General Counsel

About LyricFind

LyricFind is the trusted source for lyric licensing and data solutions. We license lyrics from publishers, aggregators, and performing rights organizations worldwide, and we power the world’s largest platforms, including Amazon, Google, YouTube, TikTok, Meta, Deezer, and Pandora. Through Rotor Videos, we also help artists and labels create the video content they need to support their music.

Position Overview

We're looking for our first in-house General Counsel to lead LyricFind's legal functions, in collaboration with existing external counsel. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll be a hands-on legal partner across the business. You'll handle day-to-day legal work and coordinate with our external counsel on litigation and other matters. The role is based at our Toronto office at Yonge & Eglinton.

Main Responsibilities

• Working closely with external counsel on litigation and international legal issues, including directing strategy, managing budgets, and keeping internal leadership informed
• Guiding the business on emerging legal issues
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial agreements, including partnerships, lyric licensing deals with digital service providers, publisher agreements, data licensing, real estate leases and vendor contracts
• Reviewing and updating T&Cs and ToS across all LyricFind properties
• Managing employment matters, including employment agreements, contractor agreements, and workplace policies
• Owning our contract repository and tracking and actioning obligations, renewals, and key terms
• Advising on privacy and data protection (PIPEDA, GDPR, etc) across our products and client relationships
• Overseeing LyricFind’s compliance program
• Supporting corporate governance, board matters, financings, and M&A activity

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Licensed to practise law in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• US state bar admission is a big plus, as much of our client base and legal work is cross-border
• 10+ years of experience in relevant practice areas
• Strong commercial contracts and IP background; experience in music, entertainment, or tech licensing is a bonus
• Experience managing external counsel and litigation budgets
• Comfortable working across Canadian, US, and international matters
• A practical, business-minded advisor who can explain legal risk in plain language
• Self-starter who enjoys building a function from the ground up at a growing company

Details & Compensation

This is a full-time role based at our office at Yonge & Eglinton in Toronto. Compensation is competitive and includes:

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package, including dental and massages
• RRSP matching
• Annual three week “Work From Anywhere” policy
• Bonus holidays (Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
• Snacks, beverages, a pool table, and a music streaming account

Equal Opportunity Employer

LyricFind Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. LyricFind does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.