Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the worlds 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:

Bravado is a diverse team of passionate people who connect artists and brands through innovative products, and curated experiences for fans around the world. Bravado is a global merchandise company, providing a broad scope of services, including eCommerce, Tour, VIP, Fan Clubs and Retail Branding. Bravado works in close partnership with both emerging artists and the biggest superstars in the music industry, to help ensure their brand reach the most fans globally.

Our products are being sold through the artists official e-commerce shops, through online marketplaces and in thousands of retail and etail locations around the world. We also service our artists on the road, providing merchandise and VIP experiences at live shows. We take great pride in constantly finding new ways to push innovation through products and partnerships. The company maintains offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo and Sydney.

How youll LEAD:

We are currently seeking a Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs to work within the busy and dynamic Business & Legal Affairs department of Bravado, UMGs merchandising division. The ideal candidate easily wears multiple hats, and is detail-oriented, energetic, and highly organized.

The ideal candidate will:

• Exhibit a high level of personal integrity, discretion in handling confidential information, ability to prioritize, and professionalism

• Be self-motivated, resourceful, creative, and adaptable

How youll CREATE:

• Draft and negotiate merchandising agreements, pop-up and special event agreements, warehousing/stock list/freight agreements

• Oversee system for tracking expirations of licensed assets

• Manage legal aspects of the Amazon business

• Liaising with anti-counterfeiting vendors and UMG partners

• Management of ongoing contractual relationships and compliance

• Rendering answers to executives and colleagues on questions about rights and rates

• Other general legal research, particularly related to intellectual property rights

• Working with SVP and other UMG corporate attorneys on various legal matters (settlement agreements, misc. litigation, etc.)

• Manage, coach, and develop junior attorneys, paralegals and administrators

• Such other duties as reasonably may be required

Bring your VIBE:

• Minimum 8 years experience working for a law firm or corporation (merchandising company, licensing agency, etc.) negotiating and drafting agreements related to the inbound and outbound licensing of trademarks and copyrights

• Education: J.D, plus admission to the California and/or New York state bars

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; extremely detail oriented

• 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

• Must be willing to draft and negotiate agreements outside of previous areas of expertise

• Must be comfortable working with new and evolving business models in an evolving industry and business

• Strong customer/client service skills a must

• Ability to interact with outside attorneys and executive management as needed

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments; work well under pressure

• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively

• 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

• Music industry knowledge a plus

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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Job Category:

Business & Legal Affairs

Salary Range:

$143,775 - $326,883

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.