Manager, Business and Legal Affairs

This is a Full Time Job

Interscope Geffen A&M Records (''IGA'') is home to some of the biggest artists in the world including: Billie Eilish, U2, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo and many more. As a leader in the music industry, we are always looking for talented and driven individuals to join our family.

How we LEAD:

Interscope Business & Legal Affairs is looking for a savvy professional with familiarity in the world of music licensing and clearance, whether on the recording side, the publishing side, samples or artists. The Manager, Business & Legal Affairs will perform a variety of duties, and the candidate for this job must be able to liaise with all levels of personnel and departments, including, without limitation, Business & Legal Affairs, Production, A&R, Marketing, Revenue, and Licensing to help assist with the release of content by label artists.

The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who possesses a strong ability to multi-task, works well under pressure with tight time deadlines, and has a passion for music.

How you'll CREATE:
• Be part of the B&L team to ensure that all necessary clearances are obtained for the release of content across the label;
• Assist with sample, side-artist, and other types of licenses and agreements;
• Advise and assist to advise clients on clearance rights and splits for uses of label content (i.e. master use synch licenses and compilations)

Bring your VIBE:
• 3-5 years Music Industry legal/licensing/admin experience
• Excellent typing and computer skills, including in Word, Excel, Outlook
• Outgoing personality
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Highly dependable and can be relied upon to to meet tight deadlines and safeguard confidential information
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to learn new disciplines and be part of the process to always look to create efficiencies across the label

Perks Playlist:
• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
• • Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

All UMG employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR or Antigen test before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.

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Job Category:Business & Legal Affairs

Salary Range:
$64,480.00 - $133,650.00

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.