Tik Tok

Counsel, Music Licensing

Tik Tok
5800 Bristol Pkwy, Culver City, CA 90230, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

You will be a member of the group of lawyers at TikTok which works closely with business development teams to grow the music libraries that are available to users of TikTok and our other digital / mobile properties, through license agreement transactions. You will draft and negotiate a variety of music rights license agreements, including blanket / catalog agreements with record labels, aggregators, music publishers and collecting societies in the US and Latin America. You will work cross-functionally with sales, branding, music content, user growth and other teams to clear rights for music-related marketing, promotion and music performance streaming event initiatives on TikTok, including synchronization rights for sound recordings and musical compositions. You will provide tactical and strategic advice to TikTok’s music operations, product and other teams related to the myriad uses of music on TikTok, including in user-generated content (UGC), and “safe harbor” implications under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Where is this job?
This job is located at 5800 Bristol Pkwy, Culver City, CA 90230, USA
Job Qualifications

  • 3 years’ relevant and immersive experience negotiating music license agreements for or with digital service providers, media or technology companies.

  • Fluent in English and, ideally, Spanish and/or Portuguese.

  • California and/or New York state bar membership (with ability to register as in-house counsel).

  • Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Required Skills

  • Contract Management

  • Drafting skills

  • Time Management Skills

  • Negotiation and influence skills

  • Music license agreement

Soft Skills

  • Process Improvement

  • Driven and self-motivated

  • Communication Skills

  • Flexibility/Adaptability

  • Detail oriented and highly organized

  • Multi tasker

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Counsel, Music Licensing in 5800 Bristol Pkwy, Culver City, CA 90230, USA is between $62,500 and $81,000 per year. This range is based on salaries reported by current and former employees in the area.

Additional Information
Tik Tok is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedMarch 17th, 2021
Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025
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About Tik Tok

TikTok, also known as Douyin in China, is a media app for creating and sharing short videos. Owned by ByteDance, the media app was launched as Douyin in China in September 2016 and introduced to the overseas market as TikTok one year later.

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