Senior Coordinator, Business and Legal Affairs

Position Summary We are UMG, the Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company. This role, the Senior Coordinator, Business & Legal Affairs, supports the execution of artist‑driven merchandise and commerce initiatives by assisting with deal management, contract administration, and cross‑functional coordination. Responsibilities Support deal execution: Assist in managing the business and legal affairs aspects of merchandise and commerce deals, including tracking key terms, approvals, and execution milestones. Contract coordination and administration: Help prepare, review, and manage agreements using approved templates; coordinate internal reviews, track redlines, communicate autonomously with external stakeholders and vendors, and manage signature processes. Partner cross‑functionally: Work closely with Artist Relations, Commercial, Creative, Finance, and Operations teams to gather deal inputs, confirm assumptions, and ensure alignment on deal terms and timelines. Liaise with third‑party manufacturers, retailers, commercial vendors and anti‑counterfeiting vendors, as well as UMG partners. Maintain deal trackers and records: Own internal trackers, databases, and documentation to ensure accurate, up‑to‑date visibility into deal status, obligations, and deliverables. Support rights and product workflows: Assist with rights confirmations, product scope summaries, and documentation required for manufacturing, distribution, and launch. Ensure clean handoffs to execution teams: Communicate signed deal terms, obligations, and timelines to internal partners to support smooth implementation and ongoing compliance. Flag risks and inconsistencies: Identify potential issues, missing information, or inconsistencies in deal materials and elevate them appropriately to senior Business & Legal Affairs leadership. Contribute to process improvement: Help maintain and refine templates, checklists, trackers, and workflows to increase efficiency, clarity, and scalability. Handle sensitive information with discretion: Maintain confidentiality around artist relationships, deal terms, and strategic initiatives. Qualifications 3–6+ years of relevant experience in business affairs, contract administration, deal operations, partnerships, or as a legal assistant or paralegal at an intellectual property or entertainment law firm, ideally with exposure to music, talent, licensing, or consumer products matters. Working knowledge of commercial agreements and deal workflows, even if not responsible for final negotiation. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple deals, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously. Clear, professional communicator who collaborates effectively across creative, commercial, and operational teams. Comfort working with templates, trackers, and approval processes; strong Monday.com and document‑management skills a plus. Experience with corporate compliance and product compliance is a plus, particularly in environments involving consumer goods, licensing, manufacturing, or distribution. Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information and artist‑related matters. Bachelor’s degree required; legal studies, business, or paralegal background a plus (JD not required). Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 100% coverage for out‑patient in‑network mental health services Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants Well‑being reimbursements up to $720/year for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and more Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of contributions, plus additional UMG contribution 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 Well‑being Day) Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day) Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent Other benefits detailed on the Perks Playlist page of the career site Equal Opportunity & E‑Verify 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. Please note that UMG is not enrolled in E‑Verify in California and NewYork, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E‑Verify, for example candidates on STEM‑OPT. Additional Information Job Category: Business & Legal Affairs Salary Range: $51,260 - $65,000 All candidates are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr 600 UMG Recordings Inc