Sony Music Entertainment · 1 week ago
Director, Business & Legal Affairs--Masterworks
United States, New York, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
2+ years expSony Music Entertainment is a global leader in the music industry, dedicated to supporting a diverse roster of artists and creators. The Director, Business and Legal Affairs for Sony Music Masterworks will provide legal services, negotiate and draft various music and entertainment-related agreements, and advise multiple departments on contractual obligations.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentMusic
Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft a variety of music and entertainment-related agreements, including exclusive artist agreements, soundtrack licenses, cast album recording agreements, label waivers, services agreements for new recordings (orchestra agreements, side artist agreements, producer agreements), IP licenses for theatrical productions and live events, artwork agreements, production agreements for audiovisual content and master use licenses in connection with soundtrack albums
Research and advise A&R, marketing, creative services, sales, promotion, royalties, finance, international and other departments regarding contractual obligations and restrictions
Work with A&R administration and Finance regarding contractual budgets, monitoring recording costs and approving payments
Review artwork, label copy, videos, advertising and other marketing and promotional materials
Conduct contract research in connection with exploitation of catalog, royalty reporting, royalty account maintenance and various uses of catalog products
Identify and analyze potential risks related to the label's distribution of content and other business activities
Investigate, analyze and respond to a variety of claims, including copyright, audit, breach of contract, publicity and trademark, and work with the corporate legal department to develop litigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Member of New York Bar in good standing
JD from a top law school
At least 2-6 years at a prominent record label, law firm, in house legal department or equivalent experience
Superior negotiating, drafting and communication skills
The successful candidate will be a team player with the ability to prioritize, multitask, focus, and achieve results while working under stressful and demanding situations
Understanding of the areas of the law applicable to the music business, such as copyright, contract and trademark
Preferred
Strong business knowledge 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
Recent News
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