Head of Legal

About this role

• We are looking for a VP, Legal to join UnitedMasters
• This role is for a strategic, business-minded legal leader who thrives at the intersection of music, technology, and advertising
• In this role, you’ll serve as a key partner to executive leadership, advising on risk, commercial transactions, corporate strategy, and high-impact partnerships across UnitedMasters LLC and Translation LLC
• You’ll play a critical role in shaping the company’s legal and business direction while leading and developing the legal team
• This is an opportunity for someone who can think big, move decisively, and help guide the company through its next phase of growth
• This role is based in Brooklyn, New York with four days in-office and one day remote
• Partner directly with the C-suite and senior leadership to provide strategic legal guidance and risk analysis on key initiatives and company direction
• Structure and advise on complex commercial arrangements, including distribution, licensing, partnerships, and strategic transactions
• Serve as a senior legal advisor across the full enterprise, including music distribution, product and technology, international expansion, sync and licensing, corporate strategy, business development, advertising, and supporting shared services (HR, Finance, IT)
• Manage the internal legal team, setting priorities, allocating resources, and elevating overall legal function performance
• Partner and coordinate with outside counsel, ensuring efficient execution, cost management, and alignment with company objectives
• Lead development and implementation of scalable legal frameworks, policies, and best practices across the organization
• Guide product, technology, and international teams on launches, expansion, and regulatory considerations
• Oversee and manage enforcing rights, dispute resolution strategy, including pre-litigation, litigation, and settlement approach
• Ensure the company operates with a practical, business-forward legal posture that enable...