Sony Music Entertainment · 2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Contracts & Legal Operations--Ceremony of Roses
United States, California, Los Angeles
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $130K/yr
6+ years expSony Music Entertainment is a leading company in the music industry, known for its commitment to artistic integrity and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts & Legal Operations to enhance operational excellence within their Ceremony of Roses team, focusing on contract management and legal operations to support music merchandise and artist services.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentMusic
Responsibilities
Take ownership of the full contract lifecycle — intake, first-pass review, issue-spotting, negotiation support, execution, archiving, and renewal tracking
Maintain and improve a scalable, organized contract management system with clear processes and reminders for key dates, as well as approval checkpoints and performance tracking
Help build and maintain a preferred clause and fallback clauses library, and approved language to streamline redlining and negotiations
Work with business teams to confirm key terms and needs are incorporated into agreements and documents
Maintain and update a template library
Provide training and regular updates to business teams on how to effectively use templates and self-serve tools; maintain “How to” and FAQ resources for business teams
Ensure legal tools, systems, and processes are optimized to keep pace with business growth, driving efficiency and scalability across contract and compliance workflows
Help manage outside counsel and vendor relationships and maintain a modern, organized legal infrastructure that supports clear communication, risk management, and operational excellence
Draft, review, and manage some merchandise-related agreements and documents, including licensing and retail agreements, NDAs, artwork/photography licenses, letters of authority, import/export documentation, vendor agreements, etc.; provide first-pass review of inbound and redlined contracts, identifying risks and summarizing for attorneys and stakeholders
Support IP enforcement programs, including monitoring Artist trademark rights, monitoring and assisting with litigation, assist with online takedowns, seizures, tracking, and reporting
Qualification
Required
6+ years contract management and/or legal operations experience in music, entertainment, and/or consumer products
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Confident with contract management software and Microsoft Office 365
Confident with agreement drafting and review -- first drafts, issue-spotting, and providing clear risk assessments
Strong knowledge of music/entertainment merchandise-related agreements, including licensing, retail, work-for-hire, and commercial contracts
Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations, including import/export requirements, FTC guidelines, influencer disclosure rules, and sweepstakes/contest compliance
Strong interpersonal skills — a team player and trusted partner who collaborates seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders
Preferred
Experience monitoring and enforcing trademark rights and supporting IP litigation or anti-counterfeiting preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage
401K + employer matching
Company-paid identity theft protection
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
Reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
Company
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music is a music corporation owned and operated by Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate. It is a sub-organization of Legacy Recordings.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-05-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Christoph Behm
CEO GSA
Adam Cardew
Vice President
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