Director, Litigation - BLA

Sony Music Global Job Board • New York, NY

4h

About The Position

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.
Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
As a Director, Litigation, Business and Legal Affairs, you will provide legal support to our record labels and global business units with a primary focus on litigation. This role will report to the Senior Vice President, Head of U.S. Litigation, Business and Legal Affairs.

Requirements

• Law Degree required
• 4-7 years of experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel
• Strong experience in litigation and significant knowledge of copyright and other intellectual property law
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with internal clients, and to provide legal advice and support to internal non-legal stakeholders
• Strong negotiation skills and work ethic
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, emotional intelligence, good judgment, problem-solving skills, and intellectual curiosity
• Member of New York Bar in good standing

Nice To Haves

• Experience with and/or knowledge of the music industry [a plus]

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of U.S. Litigation on a variety of litigation, enforcement matters, and prelitigation claims.
• Counsel business units on a wide range of matters including copyright
• Regularly counsel U.S. record labels and global business units on various matters (e.g., risk mitigation, litigation, intellectual property, compliance, contract interpretation, draft contract language, and company policies and procedures).
• Conduct pre-release review of videos, artwork, lyrics and other creative content for copyright, trademark, publicity rights, First Amendment, and other legal issues.
• Manage and drive strategy for affirmative and defensive litigations, arbitrations, regulatory proceedings, third-party claims, and other intellectual property enforcement matters in federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions.
• Pursue and manage Sony Music’s intellectual property and brand enforcement matters; prepare cease-and-desist letters; investigate and respond to DSP takedowns and intermediary liability claims; liaise with external business partners on related matters.
• Draft and negotiate settlement agreements and related licenses.
• Represent Sony Music in mediations and at trial; prepare company witnesses for depositions and trial testimony.
• Review and provide comments on briefs, pleadings, mediation statements, and other written submissions.
• Handle all aspects of litigation discovery together with outside counsel, Sony Music’s record labels, and its business units.
• Oversee outside counsel.
• Regularly counsel U.S. record labels and global business units on various matters (e.g. risk mitigation, litigation, intellectual property, compliance, contract interpretation, draft contract language, and company policies and procedures).
• Conduct pre-release review of videos, artwork, lyrics and other creative content for copyright, trademark, publicity rights, First Amendment, and other legal issues.

Benefits

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and 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 back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• 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
• Time off for a winter recess

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree