Provide support to UME attorneys specifically in connection with defenses against, and settlements of, U.S. Copyright Act §203 copyright termination claims brought by UMG recording artists.

Job Functions:

Provide support to UME attorneys in connection with UMG recording artists' §203 copyright termination claims, including:

• Prepare quarterly reports summarizing relevant details regarding all §203 U.S. copyright termination claims, including liaison with UME B.A. attorneys, the UMG litigation department and outside counsel Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman.
• Collect and summarize all relevant contractual, revenue and royalty information regarding §203 U.S. copyright termination claimants, both U.S. and rest-of-the world.
• Assist outside counsel in responding to §203 U.S. copyright termination claims, and later assume that responsibility.
• Research §203 U.S. copyright termination claims asserted against UMG and affiliates.
• Draft standard form settlement recommendations, agreements and related U.S. Copyright Office filing.
• Review and summarize §203 settlement agreements and filings.
• Collect and analyze all §203-relevant information.
• Maintain and update a definitive §203 Data Base.
• Liaise with the litigation team, the audit team, the Royalties Department, the Production Department and the Global Digital Department to address day-to-day §203 issues and handle administrative matters.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date filing system for §203 claims, settlement and litigation matters.
• Create physical and electronic files; search and retrieve files on an ongoing basis
• Draft and send letters and other routine correspondence related to §203 matters.

Job Requirements:

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; extremely detail-oriented
• Exhibits professional demeanor and sound judgment
• Follows up on delegated assignments through completion
• Self-starter, who takes initiative and is resourceful; takes ownership of tasks and projects
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; works well under pressure
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Excellent typing and computer skills, including in Word, Excel, Outlook

Experience:

• Extensive experience with U.S. Copyright Act Section 203 business and legal issues

Education:

• Juris Doctor degree from a U.S. law school

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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