Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs

Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs

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Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world's leading music company. We are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, owning and operating a broad array of businesses in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.

• Provide legal support and leadership for corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures; strategic transactions, including joint ventures and private equity investments; financial transactions, including credit facilities and debt offerings; and corporate governance and public company matters.
• Assist with development, maintenance and administration of standard forms, policies and procedures relating to corporate, strategic and finance transactional matters.
• Coordinate legal due diligence and disclosures relating to corporate, strategic, and finance transactions.
• Work collaboratively and creatively with cross‑functional corporate teams and business units to provide broad legal support in identifying and mitigating risk issues relating to corporate, strategic and finance transactions.
• Review, analyze and stay current on domestic and international legal developments relevant to areas of responsibility.

• Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited law school and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5–7 years of experience handling transactional matters as a lawyer in a law firm and/or in the legal department of a public or private company.

• Experience in M&A, finance, and/or venture capital investments at a top law firm or a Fortune 500 in‑house legal department.
• Problem‑solving orientation toward practical solutions and guidance.
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, training, organizational and teamwork skills.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, adaptable, innovative and able to deliver high‑quality and timely work.
• Ability to manage a large and varied portfolio of projects independently, often in an ambiguous environment while exercising sound business judgment.
• Strategic, proactive approach to supporting organizational priorities by identifying, pursuing and closing business issues.
• Reliable partner to internal clients with solution orientation and comfort interfacing with executive management.

• Entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and competitive spirit.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, including:
  • 100% coverage for outpatient mental health services.
  • Well‑being reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and more (up to $720/year).
  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 for 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 and vacations:
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees.
  • 3 weeks PTO for non‑exempt employees.
  • 2 weeks paid winter break.
  • 10 company holidays including Juneteenth and Well‑Being Day.
  • Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent.

This job description only provides an overview of 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.

$88,500 – $221,351 (actual base salary depends on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, location, etc.). All candidates are encouraged to apply.