Junior Attorney

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.

Virgin Music Group is the global independent music division of Universal Music Group, which brings together UMG’s 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 UMG’s independent music capabilities across all of its business units and regions worldwide

How You’ll 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 for senior attorney review
• Trademark and copyright registration research
• Ensure all 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 Virgin's 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 law. In-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

• 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.

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.

For more information, please click on the following links.

E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish

E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish

Job Category

Business & Legal Affairs

Salary Range

$70,304 - $133,261

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.