Legal Counsel – Licensing, Business Development

🕒 May 4

🏢🏡 London – Hybrid

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💰 Business Development (BDR)

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Spotify

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 2008

📱 Media

👥 B2C

🛍️ eCommerce

Media • B2C • eCommerce

Spotify is a global audio streaming service company that offers its users access to a vast library of music and podcasts. Known for its focus on delivering personalized listening experiences, Spotify employs data scientists, engineers, and client partners across various global locations to continuously innovate and enhance its offerings. The company fosters a strong culture of diversity, equity, and impact, emphasizing belonging and inclusion in its workforce. Spotify is not only committed to shaping the future of audio entertainment but also to making a positive societal impact, with initiatives focused on social and environmental issues.

📋 Description

• Partner with Business Development teams to support partnerships that enable Spotify distribution across platforms, devices, and services • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including technology, AI, hardware, and distribution partnerships • Provide clear, practical legal guidance on complex deal structures, risks, and regulatory considerations • Collaborate with cross-functional partners across finance, accounting, and licensing to support agreement execution and implementation • Translate legal concepts into clear guidance that informs business strategy and decision-making • Help improve and scale contract templates, processes, and ways of working to support global growth • Support teams in navigating internal policies, approval processes, and evolving legal frameworks

🎯 Requirements

• You have a law degree from an accredited university and are qualified to practice law in the UK or Sweden • You have 3+ years of post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal team • You are experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly in technology, media, AI, or IP-focused environments • You are comfortable working across global teams and time zones, managing multiple stakeholders and priorities • You communicate complex legal concepts in a clear, accessible way for non-legal partners • You bring a practical, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making • You have experience supporting business development or partnership-driven organizations • You are curious about emerging technologies and understand the legal considerations around AI and digital distribution • You collaborate effectively and take ownership of your work while contributing to a supportive team environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements • Some in person meetings but allows for flexibility to work from home