Job Title: Associate Counsel
Reports To: President, Warner Music Canada
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Type: Regular, Full Time
Pay Range: $120,000 - $170,000 per year
Role Overview The Associate Counsel will provide comprehensive legal and business affairs support to Warner Music Canada, acting as the primary in‑house legal advisor for the region. The role supports senior leadership and cross‑functional teams on a broad range of matters including artist and commercial agreements, intellectual property, corporate governance, compliance, employment, and disputes.
Responsibilities Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including recording agreements, distribution, merchandising, sync licensing and brand partnerships.
Support artist lifecycle matters such as signings, renegotiations, option exercises and terminations.
Work closely with Finance on deal analysis, P&Ls; and commercial assessments.
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior management and cross‑functional teams.
Advise on copyright, neighbouring rights, trademarks, and digital rights matters.
Represent Warner in rights‑management boards and industry committees, including the ReSound Board.
Maintain contract records, option diaries and rights‑management systems.
Support corporate governance, authorisation delegations and conflict‑of‑interest processes.
Coordinate government and regulatory matters, including copyright reform initiatives with industry bodies.
Qualifications Canadian law degree and current membership in good standing with a Canadian law society.




Minimum 5–6 years post‑call experience (other relevant experience considered).
Strong knowledge of copyright law and commercial contracting of recording agreements.
Experience in entertainment, media, or music industry is a robust asset.
Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
High degree of professional ethics, judgment and discretion.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
Commercially astute, collaborative and culturally aware.
Preferred Experience within a music company or multinational organisation.
Experience negotiating DSP, artist and brand partnership agreements.
Familiarity with Canadian and global music industry practices.
Equal‑Employment‑Opportunity Statement We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, religious beliefs, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or any other protected ground under applicable legislation. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
If you require a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e‑mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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📌 Associate Counsel (Ontario)
🏢 Warner Music Group
📍 Ontario