Business Affairs Attorney

Sony•New York, NY

11d•$195,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en. POSITION SUMMARY Sony Corporation of America (SCA) has an excellent opportunity for a Business Affairs Attorney. The SCA Legal Department provides comprehensive, proactive legal services to internal clients and coordinates closely with the legal teams of our affiliates. We work in a fast paced, hands-on, small team environment, where being both a self-starter and team player is critical. This role will require 3 days in person at the 25 Madison office.

Requirements

Requires a J.D. with strong academic performance, with membership in good standing in at least one state (preferably New York)
Requires a minimum of four (4) years of transactional experience working in a well-respected law firm or large corporation. A mix of law firm and in-house experience is preferred
A proven ability to master complex legal requirements, learn quickly, and interact easily with all levels of employees
Experience meeting tight deadlines while simultaneously prioritizing multiple projects is essential
Excellent written and oral communications skills, comprehensive interpersonal skills
A demonstrated ability to work very closely with the business side and on project teams, and to approach issues with a strategic focus
Experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.

Nice To Haves

Experience with transactions in the technology, entertainment, sports and fund industries is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide legal support on all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, venture capital and fund investments, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions
Review and advise on documents relating to corporate venture capital and fund investments
Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts
Provide legal services to assigned internal client groups, as well as supporting SCA attorneys on other assignments
Support the corporate secretary function for various Sony entities
Perform other duties as assigned
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

Benefits

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus