Manager, Business & Legal Affairs

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.

Under the Capitol Music Group umbrella of the Interscope Capitol Labels Group, a UMG company, Capitol Christian Music Group is the market leader in the field of recorded music, distribution, and music publishing. Employing over 150 people, Capitol CMG provides a challenging and rewarding work environment characterized by a commitment to our artists and songwriters, one another, our customers, and community service.

How we LEAD:

This job exists to provide ongoing legal support related to drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of agreements, primarily agreements related to production of master recordings, distribution of master recordings (digital and formats), and providing advice regarding various other contractual and legal matters and issues for the company’s recorded music and music publishing divisions. The job also includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating other agreements such as artist and music publishing agreements, and research into various trademark issues and other legal matters.

How you’ll CREATE:

1. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and amendments with producers, mixers, and other persons and entities related to the production of master recordings, including securing clearances for recordings featuring guest artists.
2. Advise and counsel A&R administration department regarding the above referenced contracts and amendments and assist A&R administration with their securing of the same.
3. Draft and negotiate artist and/or music publishing agreements as directed.
4. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and amendments for digital distribution and multi-channel network administration of recordings owned or controlled by third parties as directed.
5. Advise and counsel various Company representatives regarding the creation of the agreements referenced above, apprise of negotiation status, and provide suggestions as to possible negotiation steps.
6. Assist with creation of contract summaries for newly and previously entered agreements.
7. Prepare summaries for obtaining corporate approval of new agreements and option exercising.
8. Provide legal advice on a wide range of issues for various departments.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Bring your VIBE:

1. JD required.
2. TN law license preferred, will consider other state licenses. Pending license status will be considered.
3. Self-starter.
4. Ability to shift priorities quickly as needed for business purposes.
5. High level of attention to detail.
6. Comfortable working with new business models and agreements in an evolving industry and business.
7. Familiarity with agreements related to the music and entertainment industry.
8. Ability to communicate complicated legal issues succinctly to non-lawyers.
9. Skilled in personal interaction, both verbally and non-verbally.
10. Proficiency in Word.
11. Competence in Excel and Outlook.
12. Minimum 2 years law practice experience preferred. Law firm experience/training in entertainment law preferred.

Perks Playlist:

1. Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit.
2. 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.

• 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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Job Category: Business & Legal Affairs