Senior L&B Manager - Merchandise & E-Commerce (London)

Universal Music Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension

Private medical

25 days annual leave

Season ticket loan

Dental & travel insurance

Cycle to work

Car salary sacrifice

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

Universal Music UK is seeking a Senior L&BA Manager to provide full legal and business affairs support for artist merchandise, brand partnerships and retail/e-commerce activities across our labels. You will draft and negotiate complex agreements while offering pragmatic, business-focused advice to internal stakeholders.

You will manage deal approvals, timelines and documentation, coordinate with external counsel on litigation when needed, and support day-to-day merchandise initiatives across the

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 2+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and advise on artist merchandise, brand licences and e-commerce agreements.
• Oversee internal sign-off processes, option diaries and key contractual deadlines.
• Manage rights databases and related documentation; liaise with external counsel on litigation where appropriate.
• Provide day-to-day legal support for merchandise and e-commerce projects across labels.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Team player

Strong communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Universal Music UK is seeking a Senior L&BA Manager to provide full legal and business affairs support for artist merchandise, brand partnerships and retail/e-commerce activities across our labels. You will draft and negotiate complex agreements while offering pragmatic, business-focused advice to internal stakeholders.

You will manage deal approvals, timelines and documentation, coordinate with external counsel on litigation when needed, and support day-to-day merchandise initiatives across the