Manager, Contract Admin

Universal Music Group•Santa Monica, CA

3d•$54,100 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Universal Production Music (UPM) is seeking an experienced Contract Admin Manager, based in Santa Monica, CA, to support the UPM Licensing and Partnerships team in reviewing, drafting, and administration of licensing and other contract related inquiries.

Requirements

3+ years working in capacity involving the drafting and processing of legal contracts
Knowledge of music industry/licensing or production industry a plus
Exceptional organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook
Proficiency in CRM Programs (e.g., Salesforce or MS Dynamics)
Comfortable utilizing e-signature programs (e.g., Adobe or Docusign)
Strong customer-focused aptitude, with a polite and courteous manner
Possess the ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative and creative environment
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the Entertainment industry and/or in Publishing is a plus
Valid Paralegal certification through and accredited association preferred

Responsibilities

Review contract redlines
Draft standard form agreements and other legal documents (e.g., memorandums, addendums, assignment letters)
Adhere to contract turnaround guidelines and client requirements, which align with UPM’s internal revenue deadlines
Act as authorized signatory for boilerplate license forms approved by EVP of Global Operations
Process fully executed licenses in company’s CRM database and send over to billing.
Work with Account Executives, Clients, Business Affairs, and internal staff on modifications and approvals for agreements
Work with the EVP of Global Operations on attaining legalese change approvals and any necessary agreement language modifications with UMPG Business Affairs
Directly manage one employee – ensuring contract drafting flows are running efficiently.
Join Client calls as may be needed to ensure efficient contract resolution
Maintain an organized and up-to-date filing system for license and contract archives
Assist with any report requests summarizing license output
Research claims asserted against company
Attend and actively participate in internal team meetings as requested

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
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