Junior Attorney

As a Junior Attorney at Universal Music Group's Virgin Music Group, you will be responsible for initiating, structuring, negotiating, and drafting various contracts including distribution, acquisition, label services, and brand partnerships. You will also manage digital records, provide reports, handle trademark and copyright research, ensure deadlines are met, and assist with invoice coding. The role requires strong legal expertise, communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Must Have

• Initiate, structure, negotiate, draft, and review distribution, acquisition, label services, brand partnership, and other related contracts, amendments, and related documents.
• Negotiate and communicate deal terms with outside attorneys.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and organized system of digital records.
• Provide reports on contract terms, recoupment, etc. to executives and other senior staff members.
• Route all agreements internally and externally via DocuSign.
• Summarize legal issues and prepare reports for senior attorney review.
• Trademark and copyright registration research.
• Ensure all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met.
• Communicate with accounting department to track and relay reporting delinquencies timely to licensees and legal as appropriate.
• Assist with invoice coding using Virgin's internal systems.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• BA/BS degree, JD, and member in good standing of the California state bar or California registered in-house counsel.
• Two to four years of experience practicing music law.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor and good judgment.
• Follow up on assignments until completion.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and is resourceful; takes ownership of tasks and projects.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact with outside attorneys and executive management.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments; work well under pressure.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts.
• Familiarity with copyright and trademark laws.
• Familiarity with brand licensing and royalty accounting procedures.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Extremely detail-oriented, with an ability to spot errors.
• Familiarity with Apple computers and software, mastery of Word, Excel, and Preview/Adobe.
• Can work independently with good judgment.
• Solid research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Organizes own work, coordinating projects, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.

Good to Have

• In-house or law firm experience in entertainment law preferred.

Perks & Benefits

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options.
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services.
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel (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.
• 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.

How you’ll CREATE:

• Initiate, structure, negotiate and draft and review distribution, acquisition, label services, brand partnership and other related contracts, amendments, and related documents
• Negotiate and communicate deal terms with outside attorneys
• Maintain accurate, complete, and organized system of digital records
• Provide reports on contract terms, recoupment, etc. to executives and other senior staff members
• Route all agreements internally and externally via DocuSign
• Summarize legal issues and prepare reports for senior attorney review
• Trademark and copyright registration research
• Ensure all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met
• Communicate with accounting department to track and relay reporting delinquencies timely to licensees and legal as appropriate.
• Assist with invoice coding using Virgin's internal systems

Bring your VIBE:

• Fluent in English and Spanish
• BA/BS degree, JD, and member in good standing of the California state bar or California registered in-house counsel.
• Two to four years of experience practicing music law. In-house or law firm experience in entertainment law preferred
• verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit a professional demeanor and good judgment
• Follow up on assignments until completion
• Self-starter who takes initiative and is resourceful; takes ownership of tasks and projects
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to interact with outside attorneys and executive management
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments; work well under pressure
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts
• Familiarity with copyright and trademark laws
• Familiarity with brand licensing and royalty accounting procedures
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Extremely detail-oriented, with an ability to spot errors
• Familiarity with Apple computers and software, mastery of Word, Excel, and Preview/Adobe
• Can work independently with good judgment
• Solid research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Organizes own work, coordinating projects, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction

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