Entertainment Lawyer / Music Publisher

Entertainment Lawyer / Music Publisher

AG Trinex is an indigenous, wholly Nigerian owned enterprise that is focused on delivering value-adding supply chain and logistics solutions in the downstream supply and trading sector. We are a fast-growing, niche commodity trader with a focus on facilitating the flow of physical petroleum commodities across our selected markets.

Entertainment Lawyer / Music Publisher Job Type Full Time, Onsite Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 years Location Abuja Job Field Legal and Regulatory Salary Range ₦300,000 - ₦400,000/month

The Entertainment Lawyer/Music Publisher is responsible for developing, protecting and commercializing Green Indie’s music publishing catalogue and Green Indie as a whole. The role oversees copyright administration, publishing agreements, licensing, royalty administration, catalogue exploitation and business development to maximize revenue and ensure the long-term value of the Company's intellectual property.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Green Indie’s publishing catalogue and maintain accurate ownership, writer split and metadata records.

• Register musical works with collecting societies, publishers and digital rights organizations.

• Draft, negotiate and administer songwriter, publishing, co-publishing, administration, synchronization and licensing agreements.

• Ensure copyrights are protected and all works comply with applicable laws and contractual obligations.

• Identify and negotiate synchronization opportunities for film, television, advertising, gaming, brands and digital media.

• Monitor royalty statements, reconcile income, investigate discrepancies and prepare periodic royalty reports.

• Liaise with COSON, MCSN, foreign collecting societies, sub-publishers, DSPs and licensing partners.

• Advise artistes and songwriters on publishing rights, copyright ownership and royalty opportunities.

• Develop strategies to increase publishing income through licensing, catalogue exploitation and strategic partnerships.

• Maintain publishing databases, prepare management reports and support audits.

• Monitor industry trends and recommend new publishing opportunities.

• Represent Green Indie in industry meetings, conferences and stakeholder engagements.

• Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Music Business, Entertainment Management, Business Administration or a related discipline. Minimum of three years' experience in music publishing, copyright administration, licensing, entertainment law or a related field is preferred.

• Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of copyright law, publishing administration, royalty collection, licensing, synchronization and digital music distribution. Strong contract drafting, negotiation, analytical, project management and Microsoft Office skills.

• Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent communication, integrity, confidentiality, commercial awareness, relationship management, attention to detail, initiative and ability to work under pressure.

• Key Performance Indicators

• Timely registration of 100% of eligible musical works.

• Growth in publishing, licensing and synchronization revenue.

• Accurate royalty reconciliation and reporting.

• Zero material copyright or contractual compliance breaches.

• Increased catalogue exploitation and strategic partnerships.

• Timely execution of publishing agreements and stakeholder satisfaction.