Licensing Legal (IP Clearance) Specialist at Mavin Records

Job Overview

• Mavin’s Licensing Legal (IP Clearance) Specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing intellectual property (IP) rights, music licensing, and clearance processes to ensure compliance with legal and industry standards.
• This role demands a legal professional with strong expertise in copyright, licensing agreements, and IP risk mitigation within the entertainment and music industries
• As the Licensing Legal (IP Clearance) Specialist, you will be responsible for handling licensing negotiations, reviewing contracts, and ensuring all content used across Mavin projects is cleared for use.
• You will work closely with legal, A&R, marketing, and business development teams to protect Mavin’s IP assets and facilitate rights acquisitions.

Here’s What You Will Be Doing
IP Clearance & Licensing:

• Review and clear intellectual property rights for music, visuals, and brand-related content.
• Conduct rights assessments to ensure compliance with copyright laws and industry regulations.
• Negotiate and secure licensing agreements for commercial use, sync placements, and collaborations.
• Provide strategic legal advice on licensing deals and rights acquisitions.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation:

• Draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements, synchronization agreements, and publishing deals.
• Ensure all contracts comply with legal standards and company policies.
• Liaise with external legal teams, rights holders, and industry organizations.

Risk Assessment & Compliance:

• Identify potential legal risks in content usage and provide mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with global intellectual property laws, including copyright and trademark regulations.
• Maintain records of all licensing agreements, rights clearances, and legal correspondences.

Rights Management & Documentation:

• Maintain acomprehensive database of all licensed materials and their usage rights.
• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure royalty payments and licensing fees are processed correctly.
• Advise internal teams on rights limitations and proper attribution of licensed content.

Industry Research & Legal Updates:

• Stay updated with changes in copyright laws, licensing trends, and digital media regulations.
• Provide training sessions on IP rights, licensing best practices, and legal risk management.
• Monitor evolving entertainment and media licensing structures to ensure Mavin remains competitive.

Other Administrative Duties Include:

• Collaborate with internal departments to align licensing strategies with business goals.
• Assist in resolving disputes related to licensing or IP infringement claims.
• Prepare reports on licensing activities, contract negotiations, and legal insights.

Requirements
Bring Your Vibe:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B), Intellectual Property, or a related field.
• 5+years of experience in music licensing, IP law, or legal affairs within the entertainment industry.
• Strong knowledge of copyright laws, publishing rights, and licensing frameworks.
• Proven track record of negotiating and securing licensing agreements.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Just So You Know:

• The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable.
• However, the business operates in an environment that demands change, and the jobholder’s specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop.
• Therefore, the job description should be indicative and not a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.

Why You Should Be A Mavin

• Join a leading entertainment company with a strong influence on the global stage.
• Workwithtop-tier talent and creative teams, shaping the future of African entertainment.
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team, with career growth and development opportunities.