Junior Attorney (Bilingual)

We are UMG the Universal Music Group. We are the worlds leading music 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.

Virgin Music Group is the global independent music division of Universal Music Group which brings together UMGs leading label & artist service businesses including Virgin and Ingrooves under unified leadership and strategy. Founded in 2022 under the leadership of music entrepreneurs and mtheory founders JT Myers and Nat Pastor who serve as Co-CEOs. Virgin Music Group will lead the expansion of UMGs independent music capabilities across all of its business units and regions worldwide

How youll CREATE:

• Initiate structure negotiate and draft and review distribution acquisition label services brand partnership and other related contracts amendments and related documents
• Negotiate and communicate deal terms with outside attorneys
• Maintain accurate complete and organized system of digital records
• Provide reports on contract terms recoupment etc. to executives and other senior staff members
• Route all agreements internally and externally via DocuSign
• Summarize legal issues and prepare reports forseniorattorney review
• Trademark and copyright registration research
• Ensureall deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met
• Communicate with accounting department to track and relay reporting delinquencies timely to licensees and legal as appropriate.
• Assist with invoice coding using Virgins internal systems

Bring your VIBE:

• Fluent in English and Spanish
• BA/BS degree JD and member in good standing of the California state bar or California registered in-house counsel.
• Two to four years of experience practicing music -house or law firm experience in entertainment law preferred
• verbal and written communication skills
• 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
• Ability to interact with outside attorneys and executive management
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments; work well under pressure
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts
• Familiarity with copyright and trademark laws
• Familiarity with brand licensing and royalty accounting procedures
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Extremely detail-oriented with an ability to spot errors
• 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

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial global organization where authenticity boldness creativity connection drive and insight arent just valuestheyre how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage

• Including 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

A 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.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama Arizona Georgia Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Utah.

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Salary Range:

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.