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Who We Are:

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. For more than 25 years, our development teams have created some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful entertainment experiences, captivating and engaging audiences around the world. We are incredibly proud of our ability to deliver consistently the highest-quality titles, as well as our colleagues who help to create our unique culture and work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and dynamic.

While our offices are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge:

The selected candidate will be responsible for music business affairs legal work for a dynamic entertainment company and will work closely with internal business clients, senior in-house counsel and outside counsel. This position will be part of a team of people to negotiate, draft, and track a high-volume of licensing agreements for the inbound licensing of music, as well as agreements for the creation, production, distribution and marketing of new music, soundtracks, live events, and other music-related services and products, which may include music owned or distributed by our publishing labels.

What You’ll Take On:

• Draft, analyze and negotiate music-related agreements for all aspects of the creation, licensing, marketing and distribution of videogames and related entertainment content, including deals with record labels, music publishers, composers, songwriters, recording artists, live event producers, performance rights organizations, distribution platforms and related music entities.
• Serve as a key member for the music business affairs team, reporting to a senior music attorney, and working with music licensing specialists and other professionals.
• Track and analyze large data sets of music licensing and related agreements.
• Advise internal clients regarding music-related issues and general business and contract issues, as well as copyright, technology, corporate, regulatory and related matters.
• Provide day-to-day legal and business affairs counsel to highly creative business units.
• Assess risks associated with highly complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Serve as part of the Legal team helping Take-Two’s publishing labels create the most innovative and creative products in the most efficient way possible.

What You Bring:

• 3 to 4 years of music focused in-house or law firm experience.
• Expertise in the music business, and especially music-related contracting issues, with excellent drafting skills. Should have experience and knowledge of complex music licensing issues.
• Experience with content creation, production, clearance, marketing and distribution.
• Significant corporate experience with a strong desire to transition to entertainment and music-related matters.
• Must have ability to evaluate complex agreements and issues, and effectively distill information for clients.
• Must possess common sense, patience, good humor, and a commitment to teamwork.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task in a hectic, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the videogame and music industries.
• Remains calm and confident despite deadlines and challenging priorities.
• Admitted and in good standing with an applicable state bar.

For this role a cover letter isn't required but we highly encourage it!

What We Offer You:

• Great Company Culture . Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth : As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, to be inquisitive and collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits . Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks . Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and the ability to earn up to $500+ per year for taking care of yourself and more!

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.