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.
How we LEAD:
Universal Music Group seeks an experienced paralegal for the position of Paralegal in its Business & Legal Affairs department. Reporting to the VP of Business & Legal Affairs in New York, this resource will support three attorneys handling a broad range of technology-related commercial transactions across UMG’s global footprint while working closely with procurement teams and business unit leaders to provide legal support services.
How you will CREATE:
Anticipated Duties:
• Review statements of work, order forms and other related commercial contract documents.
• Manage agreement renewals by tracking expiration dates and notice requirements, liaising with business owners and drafting and sending out renewal notices.
• Maintain library of legal templates.
• Assist in daily administrative tasks such as updating deal charts, scheduling meetings and sending out documents for signature.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor(s).
Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to work autonomously (self-starter), assess urgency and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Handle high volume of requests, multi-task and work efficiently with attorneys and alongside procurement/contract management.
• Attention to deal, able to follow numerous deadlines and work under pressure.
• Professional demeanor, ability to interact with individuals at all levels of company.
Bring your VIBE:
• Minimum of 4+ years in-house experience at a software/media company, major record label, and/or comparable law firm experience. This is not an entry-level position.
• Strong preference is for paralegal experience handling a high-volume workload with strong, working knowledge of the commercial transactions space.
• Previous experience managing contract templates, clause libraries and organizational software tools is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required (including review/redlining); proficiency in Monday.com, DocuSign and/or other similar organizational and CLM tools is a plus.
• Education: BA/BS from an accredited college or university.
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.
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Salary Range:
$60,500.00 - $81,100.00The 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.