Interim Counsel – Music Publishing Legal

Elevate is working with a leading global digital media and technology organization to identify an Interim Counsel to provide full‑time leave coverage support within its Legal Department . This role will support a highly collaborative Music Publishing Legal team handling complex licensing and rights matters across the Americas and APAC regions. Title: Interim Counsel – Music Publishing Legal Duration: 5 months, 40 hours a week, fully remote role Role Overview The Interim Counsel will provide coverage for multiple team members on leave and assist a fast‑moving legal group known for delivering complex work efficiently and at scale. The ideal candidate will be an advanced junior to mid‑level attorney who excels in execution, due diligence, and collaborative legal support. This role is primarily internally focused and does not require direct business‑facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, coordination, and execution of due diligence projects related to music publishing and licensing
• Support licensing efforts and contract extensions with major music publishers
• Review and negotiate Statements of Work related to music assets used in marketing and other commercial applications
• Partner closely with music contract managers to support ongoing licensing and rights‑clearance initiatives
• Assist with assessments of litigation and contractual risk
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high‑performance, fast‑paced environment
• Maintain strong responsiveness during business hours and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
• Proactively engage with team members to seek guidance, align priorities, and ensure timely delivery

Required Qualifications

• Active U.S. law license
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, amendments, and extensions
• Demonstrated experience designing, leading, and executing due diligence initiatives
• Experience assessing legal and litigation risk
• Significant experience in at least one of the following industries: music, media, or news
• Experience with music synchronization licensing and rights clearance
• Experience with software, technology, or app licensing is a plus
• Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative in a fully remote setting

To apply: If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send

• your WORD version resume and
• an email stating why you are a good fit for this position to [email protected]

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