Associate Director, Business & Legal Affairs

Job Purpose The Associate Director is responsible for transactional, litigation and other departmental matters aimed at enabling the business to achieve its objectives. This role negotiates and drafts contracts and other documents, and participates in efforts to protect Sony Music Publishing’s songwriters and intellectual property rights. Responsibilities Draft and negotiate various types of publishing agreements, including co‑publishing, purchase agreements, administration agreements, modifications/extensions, etc. Respond promptly to requests from internal and external clients; partner and collaborate with royalty personnel on responses to audit claims. Negotiate and draft audit settlement agreements. Partner with Sony in‑house litigation staff and outside counsel on litigation matters: review claims, coordinate responses to discovery requests, review answers, motion papers, briefs, etc. Partner closely with A&R staff on preparation of proposals. Prepare and circulate deal approval memos. Advise internal clients on legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures, approval processes, copyright issues, company policies and procedures, intellectual property and agreement strategy. Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes. Perform other relevant duties as assigned. Qualifications JD required, licensed and in good standing to practice law in California and/or New York. Excellent drafting, writing and communication skills. Prior experience working for a law firm or corporate experience negotiating and drafting contracts. At least 2 years’ experience working in the media industry. Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to multi‑task and juggle competing priorities. Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail. Ability to be innovative and suggest change or improvements within scope of work. Ability to professionally interface with all levels of the organization, clients and vendors. Willingness to learn and adapt to new responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment. Related licensing experience within the entertainment industry. Ability to research legal matters quickly and accurately. Knowledge of domestic and international copyright issues. Knowledge of PRO issues and foreign PRO issues. High levels of integrity, discretion and honesty. Ability to adhere to deadlines, execute tasks and handle multiple, diverse assignments. Strong time‑management skills. Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel essential). Benefits Inclusive, collaborative, and global community. Modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, and 401(k) with employer matching. Voluntary benefits such as 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 backup child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans. Investment in professional growth and development. Time off for a winter recess. Salary The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $103,100.00–$147,200.00. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits for which an individual may be eligible. The actual base salary offered will depend on qualification and experience. Equal Opportunity Employment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, veteran or disabled veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other protected class under applicable law. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law. EEO is the Law. E-Verify Participation. We take seriously the protection of personal information. Please verify job postings appear on our official Careers page at #J-18808-Ljbffr