IP Catalaogue Acquisition Lawyer (H/F)

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. 

Ready to set the tone with Believe ?

The IP Catalaogue Acquisition Lawyer will be responsible for managing all catalogue acquisition processes within France, with a possible marginal activities in the UK), ensuring efficient and legally sound execution of transactions. The role requires strong expertise in intellectual property (IP) laws and M&A transactions, with a focus on supporting the scalability of the business while ensuring adherence to Group legal standards and best practices.

KEY RESPONISBILITIES

Provide expert legal advice and support throughout all catalogue acquisition processes mainly in France (with possible marginal activities in the UK).

Draft, negotiate, and review all legal documents related to catalogue acquisitions, including:

- Non-binding offers (NBOs)

- Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs) and IP-related representations and warranties

- Ancillary documents and closing documentation

Conduct and oversee legal due diligence processes, independently or in collaboration with external legal advisors, with a strong emphasis on IP and content rights

Support closing and post-closing activities, including warranty claims and M&A-related litigation

Collaborate with Central Legal & Business teams to scale the catalogue acquisition business in France and with possible marginal activities in the UK

Address and discuss (I) any material deviations from existing templates and (ii) potential legal / IP risks and mitigation recommendations, with Central Legal

Develop and maintain local contract templates aligned with local legal requirements to enhance speed, scalability, and cost efficiency while managing risks

Build and maintain up-to-date local legal intelligence on IP law and relevant regulatory developments

Master's degree in Business law with combined expertise in Intellectual Property and M&A

Around 3 years of experience within law firms and/or as in-house counsel, with a proven track record of IP/content rights-related transactions

Strong problem-solving mindset with appetence for corporate law and transactional dynamics

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Fluency in English (spoken and written) required

SET THE TONE WITH US:

​Working at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing company!  ​

At all stages of their careers, Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry. ​

We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us, with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world. ​

​We have two hearts at Believe - our People and our Artists. ​

We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE, who grow every day to develop their potential… We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive. ​

ROCK THE JOB ​

• Tailor-made training and coaching program ​

• Remote working policy​

• A wellness program "Pauses" with many activities and animations in-house​

• Access to Eutelmed, a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologist​

• A healthy and eco-responsible company restaurant​

• Individual or family health insurance​

• CSE benefits ​

• A rooftop​

• A gym with free classes​

​SING IN HARMONY ​

• Ambassador program: an employee volunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), wellbeing and the planet.​

• Implementation of the sustainable mobility package “Forfait mobilité durable” => Reimbursement of up to 600€ for public transport/low carbon footprint​

• 5 calendar days 2nd parent leave with 100% pay (in addition to the legal paternity or adoption leave)​

​We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We, therefore, welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation.