Director, Business & Legal Affairs

2 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Legal • $66,560 PA - $142,849 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director, Business & Legal Affairs at Interscope Geffen A&M Records (IGA), a subsidiary of UMG, will handle a high volume of transactions, negotiating and drafting various entertainment agreements. Responsibilities include artist recording agreements, joint ventures, licensing, strategic marketing, direct-to-consumer arrangements, and more. The role requires advising senior management on legal matters (copyright, trademark, contracts, disputes, compliance), managing artist team relationships, and ensuring legal compliance across label operations. Strong drafting and negotiation skills for content acquisition, marketing, and exploitation agreements are crucial.
Must have:
  • JD and CA Bar membership
  • 3-5 years music law experience
  • Strong drafting & negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of music industry agreements
  • Excellent communication & analytical skills
Perks:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
  • Wellbeing reimbursements
  • Fertility support
  • Student loan repayment
  • 401k match
  • Flexible PTO
  • Paid parental leave
  • Summer Fridays

Job Details

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How we LEAD:

Interscope Geffen A&M Records (IGA) is currently seeking an Attorney to join our Business & Legal Affairs team. This position is responsible for a heavy transaction flow in connection with the negotiating and drafting of various entertainment-related agreements with third parties, rights clearances and rendering legal advice with respect to the acquisition of content and the marketing and exploitation of recorded music product.

How You’ll CREATE:

  • Initiate, structure, negotiate and draft agreements for all facets of the label’s operations including artist recording agreements, joint ventures, license agreements, strategic marketing, and direct-to-consumer arrangements

  • Agreements for contests and sweepstakes, producer agreements, endorsement and sponsorship agreements, motion picture and television soundtracks, video production agreements, and many other entertainment-related agreements.

  • Advise members of senior management with respect to various business and legal matters including copyright and trademark laws, contractual rights and obligations, legal claims and clearances, dispute resolution, corporate compliance matters, and recording budget administration.

  • Manage critical external relationship with key representatives of a recording artist’s team.

Bring your VIBE:

  • BA/BS degree, JD, and member in good standing of the California state bar or California registered in-house counsel).

  • 3-5 years of experience practicing music law preferred. Strong law firm or in-house experience/training required.

  • Proven, in-depth knowledge of agreements relating to the creation, distribution, sale, marketing and financing of recorded music and video product is a requirement.

  • Must be adept at drafting and negotiating recorded content acquisition, marketing,

  • and exploitation agreements. 

  • Knowledge of record label issues.

  • Strong customer/client service skills a must.

  • Superior analytical and writing skills and ability, together with strong business and financial acumen.

  • Must be able to work under time constraints.

  • Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities.

  • Computer experience: Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

  • Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Highly motivated and with a desire to work in a team environment.

  • Ability to keep information confidential.

  • Must be willing to work extended hours.

  • Must be self-directed and well organized.

Perks Playlist:

  • Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

  • 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

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category:

Business & Legal Affairs

Salary Range:

$66,560 - $142,849

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.

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