Legal Counsel – Music & Entertainment
Universal Music Australia · Sydney
Job description
About the role
Universal Music Australia is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Legal & Business Affairs team on a 12‑month contract. Reporting to the SVP, you will provide strategic and day‑to‑day legal support across A&R, Digital and Brand Partnerships, helping the business navigate artist deals, digital platforms and commercial agreements.
Key responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate and advise on artist recording, licence, producer, mixer, remixer and guest artist agreements.
- Support A&R teams through contract approval processes and ensure compliance.
- Advise the Digital team on platform agreements, influencer contracts and campaign structures, liaising with global UMG teams.
- Negotiate and draft agreements for strategic brand partnerships, promotions and marketing campaigns.
- Provide practical legal advice on commercial, intellectual property, privacy and media matters.
- Conduct legal research, maintain rights management systems and coordinate approvals with international UMG offices.
Required profile
- 2–4 years post‑qualification experience in private practice or in‑house.
- Commercially astute lawyer comfortable in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
- Experience in music, media, entertainment, IP or general commercial law is highly regarded.
- Strong relationship‑building skills with internal stakeholders.
Required skills
- Contract drafting and negotiation.
- Knowledge of intellectual property law.
- Understanding of privacy and media regulations.
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