Legal & Business Affairs Manager

Your mission

Department : Legal

Supervisor : COO

Location : Remote (Germany) or Hybrid (CH / Pfäffikon SZ)

Employment Type :   Full-Time or Part-Time (at least 60%)

Assessment :   After an initial interview case handling of legal scenarios will be part of the selection process.

Starting date : Available at short notice or by mutual agreement

Job Purpose

The Business & Legal Affairs Manager will oversee all aspects of business and legal operations, ensuring timely, value-driven support for both the company and its clients. This role involves close collaboration with internal teams and coordination with external legal resources, playing a critical role in safeguarding our business interests and enhancing our partnerships within the music and technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts tailored to our business needs and regulatory landscape.

Develop and maintain a suite of contract templates for efficiency and consistency.

Regularly update contracts and partnership agreements to reflect evolving business and industry requirements.

Legal Compliance & Documentation

Oversee and update the company’s general terms and conditions.

Handle ownership conflicts, claims, and copyright infringements (both inbound and outbound).

Monitor contract terms, exclusivity clauses, and product obligations.

Participation in the optimization and documentation of processes to improve overall efficiency (SOPs).

Content Protection & Fraud Prevention

Contribute to the content protection and fraud unit, implementing proactive measures to safeguard our assets and those of our partners.

Legal Support & Advisory

Provide legal support to customer operations and sales teams, ensuring alignment with legal and business standards.

Coordinate with external lawyers as needed for specialized expertise.

Legal Process Design

Design, document, and refine legal processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Integrate legal processes with technology to streamline and automate workflows.

Your profile

Skills and Qualifications

Personal Attributes

Strong commitment to excellence, fairness, and impactful work.

Independent, structured, and performance-oriented work style.

Deadline-drive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Open, communicative, and team-focused personality.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in law and / or at least 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally within a technology or music industry context.

Fluent German and excellent written and spoken English skills.

Legal Knowledge

Understanding of copyright and intellectual property laws, particularly across Europe, the UK, and the USA.

Technical Skills & Attributes

Proficiency in Google Workspace or MS Office.

Familiarity with tools like Slack, Notion, Airtable, Zapier or similar platforms is a plus.

Experience with YouTube, TikTok, and Meta CMS is a welcome bonus.

Tech-savvy with a keen interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies.

Why us?

Innovative Work Environment :   Be part of a fast-growing tech company that’s revolutionizing the music industry. Here, music industry expertise meets software development and UX design—powered by AI.

Open and Inclusive Culture :   At iGroove, we value a collaborative, respectful work environment where every team member contributes to shared success.

Professional Growth :   Work alongside experienced professionals, gain unique insights, and expand your expertise in music and technology.

Flexible Workspaces : Enjoy a mix of office options, from a penthouse with a 360-degree terrace overlooking Lake Zurich to the convenience of working from home.

Company Culture

We are guided and driven by the following principles

Win / Win – Building trust through fairness and shared success

Strive for Excellence  – Commitment to high-quality work in every task

Passion-Driven – Do what you love and help others do the same

Impact-Focused – Creating impact by focusing on what matters

Care Deeply – Improving lives through proactive support

Apply Today! Join us in a role where legal expertise, technology, and music industry insight come together to create something impactful.

About us

At iGroove, we’re revolutionizing the music distribution landscape by empowering artists to reach global audiences with ease and efficiency. As a dynamic and innovative startup, we blend cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise to provide unparalleled support to musicians across all genres. Our mission is to amplify the voices of artists worldwide, fostering a vibrant and inclusive music community.