Manager, Business & Legal Affairs
Universal Music Group
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 7/20/2018 8:21:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Description
Provide support to UME attorneys specifically in connection with defenses against, and settlements of, U.S. Copyright Act §203 copyright termination claims brought by UMG recording artists.
Job Functions:
Provide support to UME attorneys in connection with UMG recording artists’ §203 copyright termination claims, including:
• Prepare quarterly reports summarizing relevant details regarding all §203 U.S. copyright termination claims, including liaison with UME B.A. attorneys, the UMG litigation department and outside counsel Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman.
• Collect and summarize all relevant contractual, revenue and royalty information regarding §203 U.S. copyright termination claimants, both U.S. and rest-of-the world.
• Assist outside counsel in responding to §203 U.S. copyright termination claims, and later assume that responsibility.
• Research §203 U.S. copyright termination claims asserted against UMG and affiliates.
• Draft standard form settlement recommendations, agreements and related U.S. Copyright Office filing.
• Review and summarize §203 settlement agreements and filings.
• Collect and analyze all §203-relevant information.
• Maintain and update a definitive §203 Data Base.
• Liaise with the litigation team, the audit team, the Royalties Department, the Production Department and the Global Digital Department to address day-to-day §203 issues and handle administrative matters.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date filing system for §203 claims, settlement and litigation matters.
• Create physical and electronic files; search and retrieve files on an ongoing basis
• Draft and send letters and other routine correspondence related to §203 matters.
Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; extremely detail-oriented
• Exhibits professional demeanor and sound judgment
• Follows up on delegated assignments through completion
• Self-starter, who takes initiative and is resourceful; takes ownership of tasks and projects
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; works well under pressure
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Excellent typing and computer skills, including in Word, Excel, Outlook
Experience:
• Extensive experience with U.S. Copyright Act Section 203 business and legal issues
Education:
• Juris Doctor degree from a U.S. law school
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Disclaimer
This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.