Top Benefits
About the role
We’re Hiring!
Legal Counsel
Toronto, ON
www.socan.com
FT
Hybrid
WHO WE ARE
SOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work. SOCAN supports and represents more than 180,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Through licensing, global royalty collection and advocacy, we help creators to keep making the music that entertains, moves, and inspires us
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM
SOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints, identities, and backgrounds, and we are committed to anti-racism. Everyone is welcome to apply for our wide range of roles, regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, age, culture, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability. Learn more about SOCAN’s commitment to Inclusion & Anti-Racism.
WHY WORK WITH US?
- Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community
- Enjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balance
- Get involved in the rapidly changing creative space
- Advocate for and empower the creative community
- Together, we’ll help music creators earn more income and make a living
WHAT WE OFFER
- 35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options i.e., 4-day work week (position based)
- Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
- Access to SOCAN’s Toronto fitness facility
- Annual Performance Incentive bonus (dependent on a personal and company performance)
- Defined contribution Pension Plan
- Comprehensive, health and dental benefits program
- Inclusive and collaborative working environment
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will be a key member of the Legal Services team and will advise the business on a wide array of matters, including music licensing, tariff setting, member queries, corporate governance and technology agreements. The Legal Counsel will also work closely with external counsel on matters before the courts and the Copyright Board of Canada.
WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Negotiating and drafting IP licensing agreements
- Assisting on tariff matters before the Copyright Board
- Participating in SOCAN’s routine enforcement and major litigation
- Advising on matters relating to copyright and the music industry
WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Between 2- and 5-years’ experience post-call
- Corporate and commercial law experience strongly preferred
- Background in IP law preferred
- Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, drafting and organization skills
- Bilingual in French and English preferred
- Knowledge of the Canadian music industry and/or rights management would be an asset
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA)
- Member of Law Society of Ontario (LSO) (or other provincial bar association) in good standing
ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMODATION:
SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Should you require accommodations please contact us directly at hr@socan.com and we will make the necessary accommodations. Applications submitted to this email address will not be accepted.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at SOCAN are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you: http://www.socan.com/careers/
Thank you for your interest in our company; we will be in touch with those candidates we wish to interview.
To learn more about SOCAN, go to www.socan.com. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook (@SOCANmusic/@SOCANmusique).
About SOCAN
SOCAN is a rights management organization that links more than four million songwriters, composers and music publishers worldwide. We do this by administering licenses for the public performance and reproduction of their work. The money collected from these licenses is distributed as royalties to the music creators and publishers who have rightfully earned them in Canada and worldwide.
More than 250 employees work with SOCAN. We are a team dedicated to supporting the national and global music ecosystem through our creativity, innovation, commitment, and passion in an ever-changing music and business landscape. We support SOCAN members from offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal, Nashville and Los Angeles.
We love music and believe that the songwriters, composers and music publishers provide an essential and priceless aspect of national pride and culture. This belief permeates our work and heavily influences a workplace culture of which we are immensely proud.
As we blaze trails during one of the fastest-changing times in our industry, we continue to revolutionize and modernize music monetization through state-of-the-art, innovative technology.
SOCAN is Canada’s largest member-based rights management organization. We’re always looking for innovative, industrious, and creative new team members, who share our passion and commitment.
Visit SOCAN.com to learn more about what we do.
Top Benefits
About the role
We’re Hiring!
Legal Counsel
Toronto, ON
www.socan.com
FT
Hybrid
WHO WE ARE
SOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work. SOCAN supports and represents more than 180,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Through licensing, global royalty collection and advocacy, we help creators to keep making the music that entertains, moves, and inspires us
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM
SOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints, identities, and backgrounds, and we are committed to anti-racism. Everyone is welcome to apply for our wide range of roles, regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, age, culture, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability. Learn more about SOCAN’s commitment to Inclusion & Anti-Racism.
WHY WORK WITH US?
- Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community
- Enjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balance
- Get involved in the rapidly changing creative space
- Advocate for and empower the creative community
- Together, we’ll help music creators earn more income and make a living
WHAT WE OFFER
- 35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options i.e., 4-day work week (position based)
- Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
- Access to SOCAN’s Toronto fitness facility
- Annual Performance Incentive bonus (dependent on a personal and company performance)
- Defined contribution Pension Plan
- Comprehensive, health and dental benefits program
- Inclusive and collaborative working environment
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will be a key member of the Legal Services team and will advise the business on a wide array of matters, including music licensing, tariff setting, member queries, corporate governance and technology agreements. The Legal Counsel will also work closely with external counsel on matters before the courts and the Copyright Board of Canada.
WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Negotiating and drafting IP licensing agreements
- Assisting on tariff matters before the Copyright Board
- Participating in SOCAN’s routine enforcement and major litigation
- Advising on matters relating to copyright and the music industry
WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Between 2- and 5-years’ experience post-call
- Corporate and commercial law experience strongly preferred
- Background in IP law preferred
- Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, drafting and organization skills
- Bilingual in French and English preferred
- Knowledge of the Canadian music industry and/or rights management would be an asset
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA)
- Member of Law Society of Ontario (LSO) (or other provincial bar association) in good standing
ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMODATION:
SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Should you require accommodations please contact us directly at hr@socan.com and we will make the necessary accommodations. Applications submitted to this email address will not be accepted.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at SOCAN are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you: http://www.socan.com/careers/
Thank you for your interest in our company; we will be in touch with those candidates we wish to interview.
To learn more about SOCAN, go to www.socan.com. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook (@SOCANmusic/@SOCANmusique).
About SOCAN
SOCAN is a rights management organization that links more than four million songwriters, composers and music publishers worldwide. We do this by administering licenses for the public performance and reproduction of their work. The money collected from these licenses is distributed as royalties to the music creators and publishers who have rightfully earned them in Canada and worldwide.
More than 250 employees work with SOCAN. We are a team dedicated to supporting the national and global music ecosystem through our creativity, innovation, commitment, and passion in an ever-changing music and business landscape. We support SOCAN members from offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal, Nashville and Los Angeles.
We love music and believe that the songwriters, composers and music publishers provide an essential and priceless aspect of national pride and culture. This belief permeates our work and heavily influences a workplace culture of which we are immensely proud.
As we blaze trails during one of the fastest-changing times in our industry, we continue to revolutionize and modernize music monetization through state-of-the-art, innovative technology.
SOCAN is Canada’s largest member-based rights management organization. We’re always looking for innovative, industrious, and creative new team members, who share our passion and commitment.
Visit SOCAN.com to learn more about what we do.