Legal Counsel
Core
In-house legal counsel supporting Universal Music Australia and Publishing Group across Australia and New Zealand with contract drafting, negotiation, and commercial legal advice.
Role type
In-house legal counsel
Builds
Songwriter agreements, admin agreements, publishing joint venture agreements, live performance releases, artist waivers, and general commercial/IP agreements.
Domain
Music publishing and administration
Required skills
Contract drafting, negotiation, commercial intellectual property law, media law, general commercial law, legal research, commercial contract management
Preferred skills
Experience in music or media industry, practical approach to business goals
Technologies
Universal Global Rights System
Responsibilities
Support A&R team with writer negotiations and contract process; Support Admin team with contractual reviews and amendments; Draft live performance releases and artist waivers; Provide day-to-day commercial and IP legal advice to all departments; Liaise with international offices on deal approvals and global agreements; Undertake legal research and provide preliminary advice to SVP and staff.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
