Director Legal and Business Affairs - FTC

Senior Director Legal and Business Affairs – 12 month FTC

Universal Music Group invites applications for the Senior Director Legal and Business Affairs – 12 month FTC role. This position is a temporary 12‑month role within Universal Music for Brands (UMGB) and will support legal and business affairs operations across 70 territories.

Music is Universal
Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company, operating in over 75 countries. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of neurocognitive variation and strive to make reasonable adjustments for all applicants.

• Internal support and advice to legal and business affairs teams
• Internal and external compliance
• Contract drafting, negotiation, and execution

• Proven experience negotiating and drafting bespoke contracts for unique deal types.
• Strong commercial aptitude for drafting contracts that deliver value and protect UMG’s interests.
• Ability to prepare and catalogue precedents.
• Managing internal approval processes with senior management and enforcing internal policies.
• Experience settling routine commercial contracts such as non‑disclosure agreements and data sharing agreements.

• Expert understanding of the music industry and rights holders (record labels, publishers, performing rights organisations).
• Experience drafting recording contracts, ancillary recorded agreements, publishing agreements, synch licences, and distribution agreements.
• Expertise in intellectual property law and commercial contracts.
• Experience commissioning bespoke music and overseeing the recording process.
• Understanding of the live music industry and tour promotion.

• Prior experience in brand partnerships, talent endorsements, and licensing agreements.
• Experience working with advertising and creative agencies.
• Understanding of data, insights, and strategy in modern marketing campaigns.
• Experience drafting talent agreements (artist, influencer, etc.).

• Experienced qualified lawyer with a senior level business affairs track record in music, digital content, or entertainment.
• Solid experience in commercial, IP, contracts, and copyright work (drafting, negotiating, advising).
• Proven ability to forge strong relationships across multi‑functional and multi‑territory teams.
• Experience negotiating and implementing various deal types with business partners and brands.
• Experience working with top name acts, management, agencies, and brands.
• Track record in identifying commercial opportunities and advising on legal and revenue growth.
• Ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously in a fast‑paced global team.
• International experience.

• Group Personal Pension Scheme (3%‑9%)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 paid days of annual leave
• Interest‑Free Season Ticket Loan
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Dental and Travel Insurance options
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Cars
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)

• Business & Legal Affairs