Manager, Contract Admin

600 UMG Recordings Inc; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Fertility coverage

Wellbeing reimbursements

401(k) with employer contribution

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Universal Music Group (UMG) is seeking a Contract Admin Manager for its Santa Monica office to support the Licensing and Partnerships team. The role focuses on reviewing, drafting, and administering licensing contracts and related documents.

You will draft agreements, manage turnaround deadlines, and act as authorized signatory for boilerplate licenses while coordinating with cross‑functional teams to finalize terms and ensure accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• 3+ years drafting and processing legal contracts.
• Entertainment industry and/or publishing experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review contract redlines.
• Draft standard form agreements and other legal documents (e.g., memorandums, addendums, assignment letters).
• Adhere to contract turnaround guidelines and client requirements.
• Act as authorized signatory for boilerplate licenses.
• Process fully executed licenses in CRM and forward to billing.
• Collaborate with Account Executives, Clients, Business Affairs and internal staff on modifications and approvals.
• Coordinate language modifications with UMPG Business Affairs.
• Directly manage one employee and ensure drafting workflows run smoothly.
• Join client calls as needed to resolve contracts efficiently.
• Maintain organized license and contract archives.
• Assist with license output reports and research claims.

Skills

Contract drafting

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CRM (Salesforce/MS Dynamics)

E-signature tools (Adobe/DocuSign)

Job description

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:

Universal Production Music (UPM) is seeking an experienced Contract Admin Manager, based in Santa Monica, CA, to support the UPM Licensing and Partnerships team in reviewing, drafting, and administration of licensing and other contract related inquiries.

What you’ll CREATE:

• Review contract redlines


• Draft standard form agreements and other legal documents (e.g., memorandums, addendums, assignment letters)


• Adhere to contract turnaround guidelines and client requirements, which align with UPM’s internal revenue deadlines


• Act as authorized signatory for boilerplate license forms approved by EVP of Global Operations


• Process fully executed licenses in company’s CRM database and send over to billing.


• Work with Account Executives, Clients, Business Affairs, and internal staff on modifications and approvals for agreements


• Work with the EVP of Global Operations on attaining legalese change approvals and any necessary agreement language modifications with UMPG Business Affairs


• Directly manage one employee – ensuring contract drafting flows are running efficiently.


• Join Client calls as may be needed to ensure efficient contract resolution


• Maintain an organized and up-to-date filing system for license and contract archives


• Assist with any report requests summarizing license output


• Research claims asserted against company


• Attend and actively participate in internal team meetings as requested

Bring your VIBE: Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of music industry/licensing or production industry a plus


• Exceptional organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook


• Proficiency in CRM Programs (e.g., Salesforce or MS Dynamics)


• Comfortable utilizing e-signature programs (e.g., Adobe or Docusign)


• Strong customer-focused aptitude, with a polite and courteous manner


• Possess the ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative and creative environment

Experience:

• 3+ years working in capacity involving the drafting and processing of legal contracts


• Experience working in the Entertainment industry and/or in Publishing is a plus

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required


• Valid Paralegal certification through and accredited association preferred

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services


• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants


• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)


• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement


• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution


• A 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 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
  
  
  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
  
  
  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
  
  
  
  

Disclaimer:

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

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish

E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish

Job Category: Business & Legal Affairs

Salary Range: $54,100 - $85,000

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.

We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company.

We are the home for music’s greatest artists, innovators and entrepreneurs.