Sony Music Publishing · 3 months ago
Director, Business & Legal Affairs
Miami Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expSony Music Publishing (SMP) is the #1 global music publisher, dedicated to advancing the artistry of songwriters and composers. The Director of Business & Legal Affairs will advise on transactional issues related to contracts, negotiate and draft agreements, and lead efforts to protect the business's intellectual property rights.
Music
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate agreements, including, all types of publishing agreements, including (such as co-publishing agreements, purchase agreements, administration agreements, and modifications and/ extensions of the foregoing), agreements with digital service providers contracts , service agreements, sponsorships, etc
Respond promptly to requests from various internal departments and external clients
Work with audit and royalty compliance personnel on responses to audit claims. Negotiate and draft audit settlement agreements
Work with Sony in-house litigation staff and outside counsel on litigation matters: Review claims, coordinate responses to discovery requests, review answers, motion papers, briefs, etc
Work closely with A&R staff on preparation of proposals deals
Work with Gives support and legal advice for Sony affiliates in Latin America on legal matters, as needed
Prepare and circulate internal deal approval memos
Advise internal clients Sony personnel on legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures, approval processes, copyright issues, company policies and procedures, intellectual property and agreement strategy
Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
Perform other relevant duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) required, licensed and in good standing to practice law in Florida
Excellent drafting/writing and communication skills
Prior experience working for a law firm or corporate experience negotiating and drafting
3+ years' experience working in the music industry
Fluent in English & Spanish (speak, read, and write)
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment
Computer literacy (MS Word & Excel essential)
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities
Strong organization skills with high attention to detail
Ability to be innovative and suggest change/improvements within the scope of work
Ability to professionally interface with all levels of the organization, clients, and vendors
Willingness to learn and adapt to new responsibilities in a fast paced fast-paced environment
Related licensing experience within the entertainment industry
Experience with licensing and work-for-hire agreements
Ability to research legal matters quickly and accurately
Knowledge of domestic and international publishing and copyright issues
Knowledge of PRO issues and foreign PRO issues performing rights and other publishing related publishing-related collection societies
High levels of integrity and honesty
Ability to adhere to deadlines and execute on tasks and handle multiple, diverse assignments
Strong time management skills
Must be able to commute to our Miami Beach office
Benefits
An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
Flexible Time Off
Time off for a winter recess
Company
Sony Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing is a publishing industry.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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