Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced bilingual (English/Spanish) attorney. This position is responsible for overseeing the Business Affairs and Legal department for Fonovisa’s regional Mexican genre labels. In addition to allocating, managing and overseeing the attorney and administrative staff’s workflow, the VP also handles a heavy transaction flow in connection with the negotiation and drafting various complex entertainment related agreements, renders legal advice with respect to the acquisition of content and the exploitation of recorded product, and oversees litigation matters.

How You'll Create:

• Provides ongoing negotiating, drafting and legal counselling with respect to the above-mentioned transactions that include drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of legal agreements, such as, exclusive artist agreements, management agreements, entertainment income agreement, joint venture, profit share, production, producer, side artist, master purchase, licensing agreements, distribution agreements and other entertainment related agreements. The position is also responsible for overseeing and maintaining contracts, data briefing, critical contract dates, payments, the clearing of legal rights and pre-approving the release of recorded products, and other ongoing rights and obligations. In addition, the position is responsible for advising the various label divisions and resolving legal issues arising out and in connection with the above agreements.

• Manages attorney and administrative staff; allocates and oversees their work product.

Bring Your Vibe:

• Juris Doctorate

• Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in any of the following jurisdictions: CA, and/or NY      

• 10+ years of experience required/ music entertainment industry business preferred

• Strong law firm and/or Business & Legal Affairs experience/training required

• Proven in-depth knowledge of the multitude of agreements relating to the music industry.

• Strong contract drafting and experience negotiating recorded content acquisition, marketing and exploitation agreements.

• Must be adept at complex transactions and problem resolution.

• Overseeing deals from inception to close while managing risk and aiding label in moving deals.

• Strong management skills a must.

• Must be able to work under time constraints.

• Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities.

• Commitment to finding pragmatic solutions in closing deals while respecting red lines set by the corporation.

• Experience working in a multi-cultural, multi-national environment for a multi-national company or clients.

• Knowledge on collective rights management organizations.

• Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Monday, Rights Management Systems, and Rights Clearance Systems.

• Working knowledge in profit and loss statements, and royalty accounting matters.

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

• Fully fluent (written and oral) in English and Spanish at a professional level is required.

• Highly resourceful, self-starter, driven, willingness to grow and learn new skills.

• Ability to keep information confidential.

• Must be willing to work extended hours.

• Must be self-directed and well organized.

• Knowledge of applicable compliance issues, and legal and regulatory requirements, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, data privacy, among others.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience drafting disciplinary memoranda, policies, procedures, and training presentations/material.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Liaise with UMG’s central litigation department and UMG’s outside attorneys as needed with respect to ongoing litigation matters

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.

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Salary Range:

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.