Senior Director, Business and Legal Affairs - Universal Music Group - New York City, NY

Authored by dmw on June 5, 2007 - 1:56pm.

Universal Music Group is seeking a Senior Director, Business and Legal Affairs for the New York, NY office.

Overview:

This position is responsible for a heavy transaction flow in connection with the distribution, sales, marketing, financing, acquisition, and licensing of digital content and technology licensing associated therewith.

Responsibilities:
Provide ongoing legal counseling resulting from the above-mentioned transactions. This will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of legal agreements such as content license agreements, distribution agreements and technology service agreements. A large component of the work will also include reviewing agreements relating to recorded music business.

The attorney will support the senior business affairs staff in Los Angeles and NY .

Skills and Requirements:
• BA/BS degree & JD required
• 7-10 years experience preferred. Strong law firm experience/training required.
• Proven, in-depth knowledge of agreements relating to the distribution, sales, marketing, financing or recorded music and video product a must.
• Must be adept at drafting and negotiating licensing deals.
• Familiar with record label issues.
• A background in corporate and Internet transactions, including content licensing a plus.
• 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 willing to work extended hours.
• Must be self-directed and well organized.

Web Address: http://www.careers-umusic.com/umusic/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.as