Business and Legal Affairs, Associate

Symphonic Distribution

Business and Legal Affairs Associate supporting contract drafting, diligence, and negotiations for Symphonic, an independent music distribution and technology company. Advising internal teams on digital distribution, licensing, and copyright matters.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts, particularly in digital distribution and licensing, while effectively managing legal workflows and collaborating with stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing project management tools to track contract lifecycle and ensure compliance with legal standards.

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Contract DraftingProject ManagementLegal ComplianceCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingEntity VerificationKYC/KYB DiligenceSanctions ScreeningCopyright LawDigital DistributionMusic LicensingCommercial ContractsLegal ResearchContract Negotiation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProactive InitiativeCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Monday.comDropboxGoogle WorkspaceHubSpot

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D.Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Business AffairsEntertainment LawIntellectual PropertyTransactional EnvironmentHigh-Volume Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and update contract frameworks and templates for digital distribution agreements, licensing arrangements, and custom client and partner deals
Review, redline, and help negotiate agreements, escalating novel or high-risk issues to the Director
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and incorporate them into contractual terms
Manage legal workflows and contract lifecycle updates via Monday.com or other project management tools
Track contract projects and provide status updates to the Director and relevant teams
Conduct entity verification, KYC/KYB diligence, sanctions/PEP screening, and identity verification across U.S. and international registries
Assist Legal and Finance with deal diligence and advise on contracting-party, rightsholdership, client history, and account information
Support legal and operational initiatives, research, documentation, and compliance projects
Maintain consistency in legal language and formatting across documents
Maintain organized records of templates, revisions, and executed documents
Research and analyze emerging law and industry practices related to operations, contracting, copyright, improper activity, and other legal matters
Communicate with internal stakeholders concerning legal policies, processes, and procedures
Provide support on escalated legal matters
Regularly brief the Director on contracting activity status
Complete additional projects identified by the Business and Legal Affairs Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Three years of post-graduate experience in business and legal affairs, contracts, or a transactional environment
Proficiency with contract, project, and business management platforms such as Monday.com, Dropbox, Google Workspace, and HubSpot
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a high-volume environment
Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative
Ability to receive feedback, adapt quickly, and take increasing ownership of projects
Eagerness to learn and develop subject-matter expertise
Ability to collaborate effectively with a distributed team in a remote work environment
High ethical standards and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information
Current resident of Georgia, North Carolina, or Tennessee
J.D. or Paralegal Certificate with relevant experience is an advantage
Experience in music, entertainment, or technology is an advantage
Familiarity with music licensing, intellectual property, copyright, and digital distribution is an advantage
Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency is a plus
One or more years of experience drafting distribution agreements, music licensing agreements, or similar commercial contracts is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Minimal travel may be required
Path toward increasingly independent drafting and negotiation as the Legal function scales