Sony · 1 day ago
Business Affairs Attorney
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$195K/yr - $215K/yr
4+ years expSony Corporation of America is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, offering a dynamic work environment. The Business Affairs Attorney will provide legal support on mergers, acquisitions, and commercial contracts while collaborating closely with internal clients and legal teams.
Consumer ElectronicsDigital EntertainmentElectronicsSemiconductorSoftwareVideo on Demand
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide legal support on all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, venture capital and fund investments, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions
Review and advise on documents relating to corporate venture capital and fund investments
Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts
Provide legal services to assigned internal client groups, as well as supporting SCA attorneys on other assignments
Support the corporate secretary function for various Sony entities
Perform other duties as assigned
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above
Qualification
Required
Requires a J.D. with strong academic performance, with membership in good standing in at least one state (preferably New York)
Requires a minimum of four (4) years of transactional experience working in a well-respected law firm or large corporation. A mix of law firm and in-house experience is preferred
A proven ability to master complex legal requirements, learn quickly, and interact easily with all levels of employees
Experience meeting tight deadlines while simultaneously prioritizing multiple projects is essential
Excellent written and oral communications skills, comprehensive interpersonal skills
A demonstrated ability to work very closely with the business side and on project teams, and to approach issues with a strategic focus
Experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts is preferred
Experience with transactions in the technology, entertainment, sports and fund industries is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA
Preferred
Experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts is preferred
Experience with transactions in the technology, entertainment, sports and fund industries is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus
Company
Sony
Sony develops and manufactures audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. It is a sub-organization of Sony Biz Networks Corporation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Apollo
2024-07-26Post Ipo Equity· $700M
2002-01-02Series A
1958-12-01IPO
Leadership Team
Akio Morita
Co-Founder
Masaru Ibuka
Co-Founder
Recent News
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