The ISM is a professional body representing musicians with over 11,000 members. We offer legal support covering intellectual property, employment disputes, and contracts. We are also known for our campaigning work on equality, Brexit, and AI. We are seeking a Head of Legal Services to manage our legal services, advising on business-related legal issues and ensuring policies and procedures are up to date. The role involves managing a team of lawyers, suppliers, and contractors, and delivering gold standard legal services to our professional musician membership. The ideal candidate will be an excellent lawyer with strong problem-solving skills, great drafting and oral skills, and good emotional intelligence. The role is based in Bayswater, London, and is four days per week with at least two days in the office.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing a team of lawyers, suppliers, and contractors
* Advising on business-related legal issues
* Ensuring policies and procedures are up to date
* Delivering gold standard legal services to our professional musician membership
The ideal candidate will have:
* Excellent legal skills
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Great drafting and oral skills
* Good emotional intelligence
* Experience in managing a team
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment