
Senior Director, Corporate M&A Attorney
Sony Music
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
We are seeking a highly skilled and business-minded M&A attorney to serve as a key member on the global M&A and Strategic Investments team. As Senior Director, Corporate M&A, you will support complex transactions from evaluation through closing, partnering closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across the organization. This role requires a strong command of M&A practice, general corporate knowledge and exceptional drafting and negotiating ability.
What you'll do:
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of transactional agreements, including NDAs, term sheets, joint venture agreements, equity purchase agreements, and approval documents.
• Drive and manage the full diligence process, including issue spotting, risk evaluation, coordination of internal stakeholders, and supervision of outside counsel.
• Lead cross-functional workstreams, collaborating with Finance, Strategy, Tax, HR, Operations, and other internal partners throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Provide support for all aspects of global M&A, strategic investments, joint ventures, divestitures, and other corporate transactions.
• Provide general corporate advise relating to various governance matters as well as past and current transactions.
• Enhance deal processes, advising on best practices, developing scalable procedures, and driving continuous improvement in diligence and execution workflows.
Who you are:
• Enhance deal processes, advising on best practices, developing scalable procedures, and driving continuous improvement in diligence and execution workflows.
• Exceptional negotiating and drafting experience with strong command of M&A market norms and transactional risk frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and analytical capabilities, demonstrated by the capacity to articulate complex legal concepts clearly in both written and oral formats.
• Highly collaborative with a service-oriented mindset helping to progress transactions to a successful closing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and judgment.
• Flexibility to support broader corporate legal needs outside of M&A as business priorities evolve.
• JD from a reputable law school; admitted to the New York Bar and in good standing.
Salary/Benefits
$200,000.00
- 220,000.00
per year
$200,000 - $220,000 /year USD
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) employer matching
Perks
• Inclusive and collaborative community
• Modern office environment
• Voluntary benefits like identity theft protection and mental health resources
• Investment in professional growth and development
• Time off for a winter recess
Additional Information
Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.