Business Affairs Senior Leader

About Believe:

Believe is a global artist development company. We empower local artists, labels and publishers to grow their audiences at each stage of their careers with expertise, respect, fairness and transparency.  

Operating in 50+ countries, with more than 2,000 employees, Believe offers a full range of services including audience development, publishing, marketing and distribution, with a tailor-made approach to fit any artist, label or publisher.  

Believe champions independence and innovation through a unique model that combines local expertise with a global tech platform, delivering exclusive solutions for artists to promote and monetize their music thanks to strategic partnerships with leading global digital service providers. 

With a leading portfolio of brands that includes Nuclear Blast, naïve, TuneCore, Groove Attack, Sentric, AllPoints and Byond, Believe artists generated more than 800 billion streams worldwide in 2024 across all genres, and were recognized with more than 70 leading industry awards.   

Believe is a simplified joint-stock company under French law. Learn more at www.believe.com 

Ready to #setthetone with Believe? 

Location: Mumbai

Project Title: Regional (India & South East Asia) Business Affairs for Small Catalogue Acquisition deals

1. Reporting Line:

1. Direct reporting line: Head of Legal, India & South Asia
2. Dotted reporting line: Central Legal or VP SCA.

1. Mission:

The Senior Leader Business Affairs will be responsible for managing all SCA small catalogue acquisition processes for the territories of India & South East Asia ensuring efficient and legally sound execution of transactions. The role requires strong expertise in intellectual property (IP) laws and M&A transactions with knowledge of the local territories and with a focus on supporting the scalability of the business while ensuring adherence to Group legal standards and best practices.

1. Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert legal advice and support throughout all catalogue acquisition processes in India & South East Asia.
2. Conduct and oversee legal due diligence processes, independently or in collaboration with external legal advisors, with a strong emphasis on IP and content rights.
3. Draft, negotiate, and review all legal documents related to catalogue acquisitions, including:
   1. Non-binding offers (NBOs)
   2. Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs) and IP-related representations and warranties
   3. Ancillary documents and closing documentation
4. Support closing and post-closing activities, including warranty claims and M&A-related litigation
5. Collaborate with Central Legal & Business teams to scale the catalogue acquisition business throughout Asia
6. Address and discuss (I) any material deviations from existing templates and (ii) potential legal / IP risks and mitigation recommendations, with Central Legal
7. Develop and maintain local contract templates aligned with local legal requirements to enhance speed, scalability, and cost efficiency while managing risks
8. Build and maintain up-to-date local legal intelligence on IP law and relevant regulatory developments

1. Must Have:

1. 7 to 9 years of experience within law firms and/or as in-house counsel, with a proven track record of IP/content rights-related transactions
2. Strong problem-solving mindset,
3. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
4. Fluency in English (spoken and written) required

1. Good to Have:

1.  Strong inclination for corporate law and transactional dynamics
2.  International work / education with experience of working in multi-country setup

1. Master’s degree in business law with combined expertise in Intellectual Property and M&A

Benefits @Believe:

#Flexibility - Just punch in leaves, not intime and out time

#Office perks - a game of foosball, table tennis to bat the afternoon lackluster, free event pass for exclusive and limited shows, music subscription, etc

#Wellbeing - Caring by EUTELMED, professionals are at your disposal for advice and support, in your own language and culture

#Transperancy – engaged in secondary activity just disclose it to us

#Compensation – Tailor made flexi pay plan for tax saving

#Sustainability - You can be a part of CSR program, represent yourself as a #shaper and contribute to a better future.

Disclosure:

Believe strongly promotes equal treatment regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.