VP, Legal Affairs, Sony Pictures Experiences

This is a Full Time Job

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Sony Pictures Entertainment is seeking a Vice President of Legal Affairs for its Sony Pictures Experiences division, responsible for providing legal advice, negotiating agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance for various business operations, including Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas. The role requires significant legal experience and expertise in the restaurant or hospitality sector.

• Years of Experience Required: 7+ years practicing law (84+ months)
• Salary: $230,000 - $315,000 USD, with potential for incentives and comprehensive benefits
• Required Experience: Corporate or commercial law with a focus on business operations, licensing, compliance, and contract negotiations.
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience in the restaurant or hospitality sector, managing external counsel, and working with senior executives.
• Workplace Requirements: Based in Culver City, California; onsite position with some travel to Austin, Texas, and other business locations as needed.
• Education Requirements: Juris Doctorate; Admission to practice law in California.
• Hard Skills Required: Legal drafting, contract negotiation, knowledge of regulatory compliance (business permits, food service, alcohol licensing), data privacy, and managing outside counsel.
• Soft Skills Required: Strong communication, problem-solving, collaboration, presentation skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Benefits: Annual incentives, comprehensive benefits package.

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Sony Pictures Entertainment
Vice President, Legal Affairs
Location: Culver City, California (Onsite)

The Vice President, Legal Affairs, will provide legal support for Sony Pictures Experiences, including Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas and other business operations. The role involves negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with various regulations, and managing external legal counsel.

Responsibilities:
• Provide legal advice for Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas and Sony Pictures Experiences, focusing on licensing, franchising, procurement, supply agreements, operations, marketing, and brand protection.
• Advise on regulatory requirements, including business permits, food service, alcohol licensing, employment, data privacy, and information security.
• Negotiate and draft franchise, vendor, and other business-related agreements.
• Manage external legal counsel, ensuring effective use of resources and budget.
• Collaborate with Sony Pictures Entertainment’s internal legal specialists on various matters including employment law, intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, and more.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, coordinating with SPE Ethics and Legal Compliance teams.

Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate required.
• Admission to practice law in California.
• Minimum 7 years of legal experience, with a focus on corporate or commercial law.
• Experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry required.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate various legal agreements and contracts.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with senior executives.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex legal issues to both legal and non-legal audiences.
• Experience managing external counsel and service providers.
• Ability to travel to Austin, Texas, and other locations as needed.

Salary Range: $230,000 - $315,000 USD, with potential annual incentives and comprehensive benefits.