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Good storytelling starts with great listening. At Audible, that means each role and every project has our audience in mind. Because the same people who design, develop, and deploy our products also happen to use them. To us, that speaks volumes.
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<br> ABOUT THIS ROLE
<br> Audible is seeking an experienced content/IP lawyer to support our rapidly evolving and expanding Original Content initiatives. As Corporate Counsel – Content Legal, you will be a key member of Audible's Content Legal team providing legal support on the acquisition, development and production of scripted and unscripted original audio projects.
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<br> As a Corporate Counsel – Content Legal, you will...
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<li>Act as lead production counsel on original content productions</li>
<li>Provide analysis and advice on copyright, trademark, chain of title, defamation, rights of publicity and privacy, and music rights issues</li>
<li>Structure, draft, and negotiate agreements for a wide range of original content productions (e.g., talent agreements, participant agreements, vendor agreements, location agreements, materials releases, music licenses, ancillary rights agreements, etc.)</li>
<li>Advise on legal compliance questions including guild, regulatory, privacy, labor and employment, public policy, safety and immigration questions</li>
<li>Provide strategic advice to cross-department stakeholders including creative, business affairs, production, marketing, PR, and finance</li>
<li>Assist with the development of forms, processes, and policies</li>
<li>Oversee and resolve escalations from Rights and Clearances team</li>
<li>Train junior attorneys and legal professionals in supporting various Audible stakeholders throughout the content acquisition, production, and distribution lifecycle</li>
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<br> ABOUT AUDIBLE
<br> At Audible, we innovate and inspire through the power of voice. We're changing the narrative on storytelling. As a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, we've redefined the ways people access, discover, and share stories. The stories we tell have the ability to transport and transform everyday moments into meaningful experiences and it's our people who make Audible's service possible. We're listeners, storytellers, and problem-solvers. Our perspectives and experiences power our ideas and come together in our mission to unleash the power of the spoken word. Audible offers a Hub+Home hybrid workplace model that gives employees flexibility between gathering in an Audible workspace (work from hub) and re
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<br> Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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<br> We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
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<br> Culver City, CA, USA | Newark, NJ, USA
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<br> Basic Qualifications
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<li>Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar</li>
<li>5+ years of experience working as a media, IP and/or entertainment attorney</li>
<li>Proven experience in content review, risk assessments, counseling on legal compliance issues, intellectual property matters, and drafting and negotiating contracts</li>
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<br> Preferred Qualifications
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<li>A thorough and comprehensive understanding of rights acquisition and content production and distribution</li>
<li>Ability to function autonomously and communicate laterally and upwardly with ease</li>
<li>Strong legal and business judgment in ambiguous situations</li>
<li>Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under deadline</li>
<li>Outstanding written and oral communication skills</li>
<li>Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate complex issues and projects with varied levels of management and employees</li>
<li>Mix of major law firm and multi-national media company experience</li>
<li>Experience or strong interest in spoken word audio entertainment</li>
<li>Experience with guilds and/or unions (SAG, WGA, and Equity)</li>
<li>Passion for Audible’s core mission to improve lives through storytelling, the company’s commitment to urban revitalization and its disruptive, technology-driven culture</li>
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<br> Audible is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Audible is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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<br> Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $123,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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