Business Affairs Attorney - Santa Monica

Business Affairs Attorney

Employer:

Universal Music Group

Location:

Santa Monica, California 90404 United States

Last Updated:

4/24/2008

Job Type:

Employee

Job Status:

Full Time

Job Code:

08-0139

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Job Description

Universal Music Group, IGA division, is currently seeking a Business & Legal Affairs Executive for the Santa Monica, CA location.

This position is responsible for a heavy transaction flow in connection with all aspects of the music business, including signing recording artists and other acquisitions of content or rights (e.g. "360" deals, label deals, soundtrack deals), as well as the exploitation of content and rights.

Provide ongoing legal counseling resulting from the above-mentioned transactions, including shaping, drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of legal agreements such as recording agreements, label agreements, ancillary rights agreements, producer agreements and license agreements.

Universal offers competitive compensation and benefits.
EOE

Requirements:

- BA/BS degree & JD required
- 3 - 5 years recorded music-related experience preferred
- Strong law firm experience/training preferred
- Proven, in-depth knowledge of agreements relating to recording artists and exploitation of music a must
- Must be adept at drafting and negotiating
- Familiar with record label issues
- Strong customer/client service skills a must
- 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 self-directed and well organized

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