Manager, Business & Legal Affairs

What you'll do:

• Strategic legal and commercial advice, negotiations and reviewing in relation to various transactions and activities, including: Artist deals (recording, licensing and distribution), commercial investments, joint ventures, distribution, brand partnerships, content acquisition, licensing and production, talent management and endorsements, sponsorship, e-commerce, merchandise, live events, service and supplier engagements, competitions, campaigns, insurance,  operations and other business activities;
• Risk management and compliance advice on various laws and regulations (including copyright, trademarks, passing off, defamation, privacy, cyber security, spam, competition and consumer laws, contractual commitments, company assets and policies).
• Pre-publication advice on marketing materials, music videos, artworks, press releases, competitions and marketing campaigns.
• Dispute resolution: enforcement of intellectual property rights.
• Education and knowledge management: maintaining and updating precedents, policies and procedures and training staff.
• Preparing, proactive reviewing, monitoring business affairs policies and guidelines (e.g., Business Practices, etc.), suggesting legal advice or legal action, and implementing law-compliance reporting and statutory filings.
• Supervising litigations - hiring and managing external counsel, etc.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent with min. 5+ years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) with law firm or with in-house legal duty (ideally in a media/entertainment business) in Korea
• Knowledge and experience in music business, copyright, intellectual property and/or knowledge of live events/entertainment business.
• Qualified lawyer is in Korea/US(markets can be differ)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written. Fluent in Korean and English.
• Strong attention to details and time management skills
• Receptive and versatile to fast-changing business models
• Ability to work autonomously with high-pressure, “roll-up-the-sleeves” attitude, hands-on and as part of a team
• Ability to work independently, but also fully communicate with the supervisor, and other internal/external stakeholders
• Good level of legal research skills as well as skills with Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Passion for the music entertainment business
• A team player
• Ability to work harmoniously with the teams from various culture background
• Ability to work with the teams remotely

What we give you:

• You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next
• We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• Annual leave, medical leave and medical insurance.

Equal Opportunities

As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music’s aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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