Legal & Business Affairs Manager

Job Übersicht

Department: Legal 
Supervisor: COO
Location: Remote (Germany)
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (at least 60%)
Assessment: After an initial interview case handling of legal scenarios will be part of the selection process.
Starting date: Available at short notice or by mutual agreement

Company Overview

We are a tech-driven company in the music industry, dedicated to creating innovative technologies and services that help our clients and partners focus on what they love.

Job Purpose

The Business & Legal Affairs Manager will oversee all aspects of business and legal operations, ensuring timely, value-driven support for both the company and its clients. This role involves close collaboration with internal teams and coordination with external legal resources, playing a critical role in safeguarding our business interests and enhancing our partnerships within the music and technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• • Contract Management
    • Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts tailored to our business needs and regulatory landscape.
    • Develop and maintain a suite of contract templates for efficiency and consistency.
    • Regularly update contracts and partnership agreements to reflect evolving business and industry requirements.
  • Legal Compliance & Documentation
    • Oversee and update the company’s general terms and conditions.
    • Handle ownership conflicts, claims, and copyright infringements (both inbound and outbound).
    • Monitor contract terms, exclusivity clauses, and product obligations.
    • Participation in the optimization and documentation of processes to improve overall efficiency (SOPs)..
  • Content Protection & Fraud Prevention
    • Contribute to the content protection and fraud unit, implementing proactive measures to safeguard our assets and those of our partners.
  • Legal Support & Advisory
    • Provide legal support to customer operations and sales teams, ensuring alignment with legal and business standards.
    • Coordinate with external lawyers as needed for specialized expertise.

• Legal Process Design

• • Design, document, and refine legal processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Integrate legal processes with technology to streamline and automate workflows.

Skills and Qualifications

• Personal Attributes
  • Strong commitment to excellence, fairness, and impactful work.
  • Independent, structured, and performance-oriented work style.
  • Deadline-drive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Open, communicative, and team-focused personality.
• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in law and/or at least 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally within a technology or music industry context.
  • Fluent German and excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Legal Knowledge
  • Understanding of copyright and intellectual property laws, particularly across Europe, the UK, and the USA.
• Technical Skills & Attributes
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace or MS Office.
  • Familiarity with tools like Slack, Notion, Airtable, Zapier or similar platforms is a plus.
  • Experience with YouTube, TikTok, and Meta CMS is a welcome bonus.
  • Tech-savvy with a keen interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies.

What awaits you?

• Innovative Work Environment: Be part of a fast-growing tech company that’s revolutionizing the music industry. Here, music industry expertise meets software development and UX design—powered by AI.
• Open and Inclusive Culture: At iGroove, we value a collaborative, respectful work environment where every team member contributes to shared success.
• Professional Growth: Work alongside experienced professionals, gain unique insights, and expand your expertise in music and technology.
• Flexible Workspaces: Enjoy a mix of office options, from a penthouse with a 360-degree terrace overlooking Lake Zurich to the convenience of working from home.

Company Culture

We are guided and driven by the following principles

• Win/Win – Building trust through fairness and shared success
• Strive for Excellence – Commitment to high-quality work in every task
• Passion-Driven – Do what you love and help others do the same
• Impact-Focused – Creating impact by focusing on what matters
• Care Deeply – Improving lives through proactive support

About iGroove: At iGroove, we’re revolutionizing the music distribution landscape by empowering artists & labels to reach global audiences with ease and efficiency. As a dynamic and innovative startup, we blend cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise to provide unparalleled support across all music genres. Our mission is to amplify the voices of artists worldwide, fostering a vibrant and inclusive music community.

Apply Today here! Join us in a role where legal expertise, technology, and music industry insight come together to create something impactful.