Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs

Universal Music Group

Multiple Locations
Base: $103,410 - $150,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Business & legal affairs
Artist merchandise and commerce deals
Deal structuring and negotiation
Universal Music Group is seeking a Senior Director of Business & Legal Affairs to lead complex commercial deals related to artist merchandise and commerce initiatives. The role requires strong negotiation skills, legal judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs will play a critical leadership role in structuring, negotiating, and executing complex commercial deals in support of artist-led merchandise and commerce initiatives.
  • This role requires a seasoned dealmaker with strong legal judgment, commercial instincts, and the ability to operate confidently in fast-moving, high-visibility environments.
  • UMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, wellbeing reimbursements, student loan repayment assistance, and generous paid time off.

Matching Summary

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Universal Music Group is seeking a Senior Director of Business & Legal Affairs to lead complex commercial deals related to artist merchandise and commerce initiatives. The role requires strong negotiation skills, legal judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

Base: $103,410 - $150,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing reimbursements, student loan repayment assistance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with immediate vesting, flexible PTO, winter break, company holidays, summer Fridays, generous paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Business & Legal Affairs
  • Artist merchandise and commerce deals
  • Deal structuring and negotiation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Risk management

Nice-to-have

  • Artist-first solutions
  • High-visibility environments
  • Sound judgment and discretion

Key Requirements

  • 6-8+ years of experience
  • JD and bar admission required
  • Proven negotiation experience
  • Strong commercial instincts
  • Excellent legal judgment

Work Rights

Not specified

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