Director, Business Legal & Affairs

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 a wide variety of contract, antitrust, copyright, trademark, corporate and privacy issues.

Qualifications

• Fundamental comprehension and appreciation of technology and devices.
• 3 years experience at a major law firm (preferably in 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.