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Vice President of Legal Affairs

UnitedMastersBrooklyn, New York
Hybrid Full-time $220K/yr - $250K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities Collaborate closely with the C-suite and senior leadership to deliver strategic legal advice and risk assessments on key initiatives and overall company direction. Structure and provide guidance on complex commercial agreements, including distribution, licensing, partnerships, and strategic transactions. Act as a senior legal advisor across the organization, encompassing music distribution, product and technology, international expansion, sync and licensing, corporate strategy, business development, advertising, and shared services (HR, Finance, IT). Lead the internal legal team by setting priorities, allocating resources, and enhancing the performance of the legal function.

About the job

About UnitedMasters

UnitedMasters builds a marketplace that connects artists, brands, and fans. Our music distribution service puts artists first, helping them share their work directly with listeners while keeping ownership of their master recordings and earning up to 100% of their royalties. The platform’s reach and our brand relationships support independent artists in growing their careers.

The UnitedMasters team brings together musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers from companies like YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, and VICE. We also work with Translation, our in-house creative agency, to develop new partnerships and campaigns.

Role Overview: Vice President of Legal Affairs

The Vice President of Legal Affairs will join UnitedMasters as a senior leader, guiding the company’s legal strategy at the intersection of music, technology, and advertising. This role partners with executive leadership to advise on risk management, commercial transactions, corporate initiatives, and major partnerships for both UnitedMasters LLC and Translation LLC. The VP will shape legal and business direction while leading and developing the legal team.

This position suits a business-minded legal professional ready to help steer the company through its next phase of growth.

Location and Work Model

Brooklyn, New York (hybrid schedule: four days in-office, one day remote each week)

About UnitedMasters

UnitedMasters is at the forefront of transforming the music business by empowering artists to take control of their careers. Our platform allows artists to connect directly with their audiences, ensuring they retain ownership of their work and maximize their earnings. By combining cutting-edge technology with deep industry connections, we create opportunities for independent musicians that are unmatched in the industry.

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