Legal Assistant, Business Affairs

This is a Full Time Job

Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY – LEGAL ASSISTANT, BUSINESS AFFAIRS

Closing Date: April 1 2 , 2019

W e are searching for creative, innovative and passionate people to join our team. If you got excited just thinking about joining this amazing organization, we would love to meet you!

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Business Affairs , you’d be r esponsible for the management of all administrative matters relating to the Business Affairs department . The ideal candidate is detail oriented, reliable and dedicated . Above all, we are looking for someone enthusiastic and energetic , that strives to pro duce great w ork !

Responsibilities

• Manage all administrative matters relating to the Business Affairs department, including communications, correspondence and filing.
• O rganiz e , prepar e and review key contracts (including all music contracts and synchronization contracts) and open / clos e files.
• Be the liaison between the department and certain Universal Music Canada industry organizations (such as Music Canada and Connect Music Licensing) as well as all departments within Universal Music Canada.
• A nswer phone calls , arrang e meetings, and prepar e expense reports .
• Maint ain the contract calendar including the population and notification of key dates from a variety of contracts as well as notification to relevant parties of expiration and payment due dates.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience required as a legal assistant in a law firm or in-house legal team.
• P roficient in French (both written and verbal)
• Must be efficient and experienced in reviewing contracts.
• Organized, reliable, and prompt, with a professional demeanor in dealing with confidential and highly sensitive information .
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize various tasks within the department.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated, enthusiastic team player who takes initiative.
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook ) .
• Eye for detail, thoroughness and accuracy.

WE OFFER

Fitness Reimbursement

Weekly Social Hour

Amazing Retirement & Savings Plans

On-site Café, Fitness Centre and Wellness Practitioners

Music Subscription Plan

Dental, Health and Vision Benefits

Please apply before Fri day , April 12 , 201 9

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Universal Music Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for ca ndidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.