Director, Business and Legal Affairs

Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a current roster that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history.

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of deals in connection with the digital distribution of Sony Music’s various intellectual property assets via a wide array of platforms and business models
• Provide legal advice on technical issues presented by new music services
• Provide historical background and framework of digital landscape for the purpose of advising on new digital partners
• Provide legal advice on a wide variety of contract, antitrust, copyright, trademark, corporate and privacy issues

• Fundamental comprehension and appreciation of technology and devices
• 4+ years experience at a major law firm (preferably in Litigation, IP or Corporate)
• J.D. from a top law school
• Member of New York Bar in good standing
• The ideal candidate is a quintessential “techie” by avocation
• Excellent negotiating and drafting skills
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to work with others within group and across divisions