Universal Music Group, Inc.

Senior Director, Business and Legal Affairs

Universal Music Group, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Los Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $145,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Structure, draft and negotiate agreements for all facets of label operations, including artist recording agreements, joint ventures, distribution agreements, creative/content production agreements, brand sponsorships
  • Provide advice and coordinate strategy on general corporate transactions and commercial agreements.
  • Work with the financial department to prepare, review and analyze profit & loss and sales analysis.
  • Advise various Capitol departments (e.g., A&R, Marketing, Production, Creative and Finance) regarding contractual obligations and restrictions in various commercial agreements.
  • Address concerns and propose solutions while balancing legal considerations with business objectives.
  • Analyze and assess potential risks and propose recommended courses of action.
  • Respond to requests for information and/or advice from other business units, including contract research and analysis.
  • Obtain all necessary management approvals on key terms of commercial agreements.
  • Manage critical external relationships with key representatives of a recording artist’s team.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree, JD, and member in good standing of the California State Bar or (eligibility to be registered in-house counsel) required
  • 5+ years of relevant music law experience from a music/entertainment private practice law firm and/or in-house role within a record company or similar legal organization
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects required.
  • Strong legal background in the areas of the law applicable to the music business (artist contracts, distribution agreements, sync/licensing, publishing, copyright, trademark, licensing, etc.)
  • Excellent negotiating, drafting, and communication skills
  • General problem-solving skills, organization, and a focus on detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills - able to communicate with all levels of management
  • Self-starter with ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as: 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
  • Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including: Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees 2-weeks paid Winter Break 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day) Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
contract draftingnegotiationprofit & loss analysissales analysisrisk assessmentlegal researchmusic lawcopyright lawtrademark lawlicensing
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsinterpersonal skillsdetail-orientedself-startermulti-taskingability to prioritizestrategic thinkingrelationship management
Certifications
BA/BS degreeJDCalifornia State Bar membership