VP, Legal – Music Tech & Growth Partnerships

Counselwell Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedMasters is seeking a VP, Legal to partner with the C-suite, guiding risk, commercial transactions, corporate strategy, and high‑impact partnerships across UnitedMasters LLC and Translation LLC. Location in Brooklyn with four days in the office and one day remote.

You will lead and develop the legal team, shape scalable frameworks, and support launches across product, technology, and international expansion while balancing risk and growth.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (prefer NY).
• 8–15 years of entertainment law experience, with in‑house and/or law firm background.
• Experience leading or managing a legal team and coordinating with outside counsel.
• Strong knowledge of IP, media, technology and entertainment law and commercial deal structures.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the C‑suite and senior leadership to provide strategic legal guidance and risk analysis on key initiatives.
• Structure and advise on complex commercial arrangements including distribution, licensing, partnerships, and strategic transactions.
• Serve as a senior legal advisor across the enterprise, including music distribution, product/tech, international expansion, and advertising.
• Manage the internal legal team, set priorities, allocate resources, and elevate legal function performance.
• Coordinate with outside counsel for efficient execution and cost management.
• Lead development and implementation of scalable legal frameworks and best practices.
• Guide product, technology, and international teams on launches and regulatory considerations.
• Oversee enforcement of rights, dispute resolution strategies, including pre‑litigation and litigation.
• Ensure a business‑forward legal posture that enables growth.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Legal risk assessment

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

AI tools for legal workflows

Job description

UnitedMasters is seeking a VP, Legal to partner with the C-suite, guiding risk, commercial transactions, corporate strategy, and high‑impact partnerships across UnitedMasters LLC and Translation LLC. Location in Brooklyn with four days in the office and one day remote.

You will lead and develop the legal team, shape scalable frameworks, and support launches across product, technology, and international expansion while balancing risk and growth.