Head of Legal

The role

The Head of Legal will provide strategic legal guidance and risk analysis to executive leadership. This person will advise on commercial transactions, corporate strategy, and high-impact partnerships across UnitedMasters LLC and Translation LLC while leading the legal team.

What you will do

• Partner with C-suite and senior leadership to provide strategic legal guidance and risk analysis
• Structure and advise on complex commercial arrangements including distribution, licensing, and partnerships
• Serve as a senior legal advisor across music distribution, product, technology, and international expansion
• Manage the internal legal team and set priorities
• Partner and coordinate with outside counsel
• Lead development and implementation of scalable legal frameworks and policies
• Guide product, technology, and international teams on launches and regulatory considerations
• Oversee and manage enforcing rights and dispute resolution strategy
• Ensure the company operates with a practical, business-forward legal posture

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 8 to 15 years of experience, with a mix of reputable entertainment law firm and in-house experience
• Background in IP, media, technology, music and/or entertainment law
• Experience managing or leading legal teams and partnering with outside counsel
• Deep understanding of commercial deal structures, rights frameworks, and global business operations
• Proficiency with AI-powered legal tools and workflows

Nice to have

• Admitted in NY

Benefits

• bonus
• stock options
• 401(k) match

About the company

UnitedMasters Inc. represents the creative solutions company, Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators, UnitedMasters. It is a marketplace for cultural capital connecting independent artists and brands.