Employment Counsel

Sony•Nashville, TN

1d•$180,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en. Why join Sony Music Group? Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people. This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too. Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly. Job Purpose: SMP’s Employment Counsel serves as the senior legal authority on employment and labor matters across all jurisdictions in which Sony Music Publishing operates. This role provides strategic counsel to executive leadership, partners closely with People Experience leadership, and ensures a consistent, compliant, and values‑aligned approach to workforce matters worldwide.

Requirements

Aligned with Sony Music Publishing’s Global People Promise, Values, and Leadership Behaviors.
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Minimum of 10 years of employment law experience, including senior in‑house and/or top‑tier law firm experience.
Demonstrated experience advising executive‑level stakeholders with sound judgment and commercial perspective.
Deep expertise in U.S. employment law with strong familiarity across international labor frameworks.
Proven ability to educate and train the workforce on complex legal topics.
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Litigation experience preferred.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the People Experience team on global employment law strategy and risk management.
Lead and oversee all employment‑related legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Partner with People Experience, Compliance, and Corporate Communications on workforce strategy, policy development, crisis response, and change management.
Manage employment litigation, investigations, and disputes, including the oversight of outside counsel.
Design, implement, and maintain global employment policies that balance legal compliance with business and cultural priorities.
Advise employment agreements, executive compensation, benefits, terminations, restructurings, and M&A‑related employment matters.
Monitor and interpret global legislative and regulatory developments impacting the workforce.
Deliver training and education to leaders and employees to raise awareness, strengthen capability, and mitigate risk.