Universal Music Group · 2 months ago
Director, Business & Legal Affairs Litigation
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$88K/yr - $186K/yr
4+ years expUniversal Music Group is the world’s leading music company committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. They are seeking an exceptional litigation attorney to oversee claims, provide legal advice, and manage risks and litigation budgets for all business units.
Audio Recording and ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMusicPublishing
Responsibilities
Actively investigate and pursue affirmative claims to protect UMG’s intellectual property and other rights, including claims for copyright infringement
Actively manage/handle other claims and litigation asserted by or against UMG, including investigation, negotiation, settlement and, where necessary, managing outside counsel, budgets and case management
Prepare quarterly litigation summary for senior management
Provide advice and counsel to company executives and internal business units
Assist management in determining and enforcing company policy regarding legal issues
Qualification
Required
J.D. member of the California Bar, or qualified to register as an in-house attorney in California
Qualified candidate with 4+ years litigation experience
Hands-on knowledge of all phases of litigation and trial process in both state and federal court
Self-starter who requires minimal supervision
Ability to analyze and provide strategic advice on a wide range of legal issues
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects required
Preferred
Intellectual property, copyright expertise or music industry experience highly preferred
Familiarity with new technology, DMCA and digital music environment preferred
A keen interest in music and the music industry
Knowledge/experience with royalty accounting or financial information also preferable
Strong negotiation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skill
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options
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
Company
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Leviy Publishing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.65BKey Investors
William AckmanTencent
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $802.31M
2021-09-21IPO
2021-06-21Secondary Market· $4.17B
Leadership Team
Devraj Sanyal
Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia; SVP Strategy "AMEA"
Timothy Xu
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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