# Head of Legal at UnitedMasters

- Company: UnitedMasters
- What the company does: Upload your music globally to Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and 30+ other platforms. UnitedMasters powers the careers of independent artists, helping them reach new fans through worldwide music streaming and exclusive brand partnerships. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://unitedmasters.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $220K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-04-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/unitedmasterstranslation/jobs/8508525002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/unitedmasters-head-of-legal/

## About the role

UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties.

## What they're looking for

- Background in IP, media, technology, music and/or entertainment law, with strong commercial instincts
- Proven ability to operate at a strategic level, advising executives and influencing business outcomes while maintaining strong relationships internally and externally
- Experience managing or leading legal teams and partnering with outside counsel
- Deep understanding of commercial deal structures, rights frameworks, and global business operations
- Strong judgment, with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives
- Effective communicator, excellent writer, and outward leader who can translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance

Tags: Legal