Paralegal & Copyright Specialist- MNRK (Nashville)

Job Description

Job Description

MNRK Music Group is looking for a Paralegal & Copyright Specialist to join our team in Nashville. As the Paralegal & Copyright Specialist you will provide essential administrative support to the Business & Legal Affairs department, facilitating smooth operations and safeguarding the legal and financial interests of the company and its artists.

What You Will Be Doing :

• Managing copyright registration processes for new releases and catalog titles by entering timely and accurate details into internal databases and to the US Copyright Office.
• Supporting the resolution of rights disputes and inquiries, including addressing neighboring rights and takedown requests / DMCA complaints on digital service providers.
• Assisting to draft and review a variety of music industry agreements, including recording, publishing, licensing, and artist contracts, under the direction of counsel.
• Tracking and managing contract deadlines, obligations, deliverables, advance triggering events, and recoupment positions within legal databases and internal platforms.
• Preparing and circulating comprehensive deal summaries to relevant teams.
• Serving as the go-to person to receive, assess, and respond to Business & Legal Affairs inquiries, directing matters to appropriate counsel as needed.
• Serving as a central point of coordination for the Business Affairs team and Maintaining and organizing electronic and physical files and updating systems.
• Liaising with various internal departments (e.g., A&R, Copyright, Finance, Production, Royalties) to ensure smooth operations and proper administration of contracts and related deliverables.
• Assisting with music clearance processes and cue sheet administration.
• Stay informed about music industry legal trends and provide updates to the team as needed.

Required skills and qualifications

This is a hybrid role that will require you to commute to our Nashville office a minimum of three days a week.