Senior Director, Business & Legal Affairs

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. How We Lead: Merchandise and commerce are a part of the fabric of music culture. For artists, it’s a powerful extension of their brand and creative identity. For fans, it’s a tangible way to connect more deeply with the artist and the culture they represent. Our products are being sold through artists’ official ecommerce shops, through online marketplaces and in thousands of retail and e-tail locations around the world. We also service our artists on the road, providing merchandise and VIP experiences at live shows. We find ways to push innovation through both products and partnerships. The Senior Director, Business & Legal A?airs will play a critical leadership role in structuring, negotiating, and executing complex commercial deals in support of artist-led merchandise and commerce initiatives. Reporting to the SVP, Head of Business Affairs, this role serves as a strategic partner to Artist Relations, Artist Strategy, Commercial, Creative, and Finance teams—guiding opportunities from early-stage concept through execution, while protecting the company’s interests and enabling innovative, artist-first solutions. This role requires a seasoned dealmaker with strong legal judgment, commercial instincts, and the ability to operate confidently in...