Executive, Business Affairs - Music
About the role
UTA seeks a Music Business Affairs Executive in our New York office or Nashville office. This position is crucial in structuring, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of deals related to touring and live performances for our artists.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate, review, and draft a high volume of live performance agreements for a wide range of musical artists, including music festival, multi-date residency, and one-off performance agreements.
- Negotiate agency-wide terms/conditions with international and domestic music talent buyers.
- Provide business affairs support on branded and endorsement deals for the agency’s large music roster, including negotiating and commenting on brand partnership contracts, long-term endorsement agreements, as well as influencer and license agreements.
- Draft and respond to agency commission documents.
- Agregate information from agent teams and accounting related to show/festival cancellations and bankruptcies affecting multiple clients.
- Assist with creating and enforcing company policies, protocols, and best practices.
Requirements
- JD degree required
- Active New York Bar license (for New York Office) or Tennessee bar license (for Nashville office)
- Approximately 7+ Years of experience as a music business affairs executive and/or music attorney working with relevant touring and brand agreements
- A strong understanding of contract law, intellectual property law, and other relevant legal areas
- Excellent business negotiation and deal-making skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and other industry professionals
- Ability to identify and resolve complex legal and business issues
- Strong understanding and experience with the music industry, including its various sectors and key players
- Excellent judgment
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and strategic skills
- Skilled practitioner with a high-volume practice supporting a large group of agents
Skills
- Organized
- Strategic
- Practitioner
Benefits
The salary range for this role is $130,000 to $250,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
Pay
$130,000 to $250,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
Schedule
Not specified.
Benefits
Not specified.
Contact
For more information about UTA and its opportunities, visit https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/.
About UTA
UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.