Junior Attorney

Universal Music•Beverly Hills, CA

10d

About The Position

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. Virgin Music Group is the global independent music division of Universal Music Group, which brings together UMG’s leading label & artist service businesses including Virgin and Ingrooves under unified leadership and strategy. Founded in 2022, under the leadership of music entrepreneurs and mtheory founders JT Myers and Nat Pastor, who serve as Co-CEOs. Virgin Music Group will lead the expansion of UMG’s independent music capabilities across all of its business units and regions worldwide 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

Requirements

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
Dedicated team player

Responsibilities

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

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, 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