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Director, Legal & Business Affairs, Employment

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Universal Music Group

27d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need strong employment law knowledge, excellent judgment, attention to detail, 8+ years’ experience, and collaborative communication skills in a global context.
  • You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on employment matters, manage litigation, ensure compliance, and support workplace investigations while collaborating with stakeholders and monitoring legal changes.

Requirements

  • Strong technical knowledge of employment law and the ability to apply this in a global matrix business environment
  • Excellent judgment and ability to assess risk and formulate clear, pragmatic verbal and written advice
  • Attention to detail and strong drafting skills
  • Confidence to operate with significant autonomy
  • Solid communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with PIC, the broader Legal team and business leaders
  • At least 8 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law, ideally gained in a multinational law firm and/or in house
  • Solid track record in UK and international employment law, managing external advisers as well as the ability to take the lead in coordinating local and regional employment law projects
  • Significant experience in transformation, reorganisation and related employment activities
  • Experience of successfully leveraging communication skills, taking a collaborative approach to navigating employment issues

Responsibilities

  • Drafting and negotiating senior executive contracts, bonus schemes, long term incentive plans, equity documentation and settlement agreements in the UK and EMEIA
  • Drafting and negotiating consultancy agreements and ensuring compliance with any applicable status determination processes
  • Providing day to day advice and guidance to the business and functional teams on the full range of employment matters
  • Managing and overseeing employment-related litigation and disputes, collaborating with external legal counsel as needed
  • Advising on the employment aspects of acquisitions and divestments at each stage of the process (due diligence, deal documentation, consultation and post-completion integration planning)
  • Drafting, reviewing and updating policies
  • Supporting with workplace investigations, and responding to reports submitted to the Company’s hotline
  • Advising on the employment law aspects of redundancy/TUPE consultation
  • Managing conflict of interest disclosures and preparing summaries for the Conflicts Committee
  • Supporting with data privacy issues that arise in the employment context
  • Collaborating with a range of internal stakeholders to develop and implement effective employment strategies that align with business goals and legal requirements
  • Monitoring and analysing changes in employment law in the UK and EMEIA, and advising the organisation on the potential impact and any action required
  • Developing and delivering employment law and compliance training sessions for PIC and employees as required
  • Reviewing, updating and supporting with global compliance training
  • Supporting with European Works Council meetings and pre-work

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Director, Legal & Business Affairs, Employment position?

The position requires at least 8 years of post-qualification experience in employment law, ideally gained in a multinational law firm and/or in-house. A solid track record in UK and international employment law is also necessary.

What types of legal matters will I be advising on in this role?

You will provide expert legal advice on a wide range of UK and international employment law issues, including drafting and negotiating contracts, managing employment-related litigation, and advising on acquisitions and divestments.

Is there any training provided for this position?

Yes, the role involves developing and delivering employment law and compliance training sessions for the People, Inclusion & Culture department and employees as required.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will operate with significant autonomy while also collaborating with a range of internal stakeholders, including the People, Inclusion & Culture department and the broader Legal team.

What kind of experience is preferred for this role?

Significant experience in transformation, reorganisation, and related employment activities is preferred, as well as experience in successfully leveraging communication skills to navigate employment issues.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

Universal Music is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment based on various criteria such as gender, race, disability, and more.

Will I need to manage external legal counsel?

Yes, you will be managing and overseeing employment-related litigation and disputes, collaborating with external legal counsel as needed.

What types of contracts will I be drafting in this role?

You will be drafting and negotiating senior executive contracts, bonus schemes, long-term incentive plans, equity documentation, consultancy agreements, and settlement agreements.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the position offers opportunities for professional development through various responsibilities, including participating in legal strategy implementation and managing local and regional employment law projects.

What is the structure of the People, Inclusion & Culture department?

The role involves collaboration with the People, Inclusion & Culture department and other business leaders, although the specific structure is not detailed in the job description.

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Universal Music Group

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

Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1934
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.