Manager, Legal and Business Affairs

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Sony Music Entertainment Australia Full time

**About us**:
***At Sony Music, we fuel the creative journey, and we love for you to be a part of this

Across 60 countries, 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.

Supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators, our team are passionate and energetic, and foster a supportive, inspiring and creative place for all our team - be It artists, producers or team members

**The role**:
You will provide strategic legal and commercial advice while managing risks and compliance of relevant laws and regulations.

**What you'll do**:

- Provide strategic legal and commercial advice, negotiations and drafting in relation to various transactions and activities including:

- Artist deals, recording, licensing and distribution, commercial investments, joint ventures, brand partnerships, content acquisition, 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, trade marks, 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 and consumer disputes;
- Education and knowledge management: maintaining and updating precedents, policies and procedures and training staff.

**Who you are**:

- Knowledge and experience in music business, copyright, intellectual property and/or knowledge of live events/entertainment business;
- Can move quickly to adhere to short timeframes, highly responsive and service oriented attitude;
- Team player with the ability to work with others across departments;
- Excellent negotiation and drafting skills;
- Strong commercial skills;
- Strong communication skills;
- Ability to assist the LBA team in its activities as needed.

**What we give you**:
Passionate about our people, we provide some great opportunities for our team members to embrace, some of these on offer:

- You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey and make a difference
- Great, fun and energetic office, based in Pyrmont - energized with collaboration, teamwork and passion
- Flexible/Hybrid working (in-office & from home), with our offices always open to you balancing flexibility, and connection
- Generous health and wellbeing benefits
- Fantastic employee resource groups
- Generous Sony discounts across the Sony Group of families
- Virtual and In-office wellness benefits Including fitness and meditation classes
- Partnership with Unmind to support your mindfulness and wellbeing
- LinkedIn Learning membership
- Novated car leasing options
- Employee Assistance Program for all team members and family
- Continually investing and fostering your professional growth & development

**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.
- We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. When you apply, please do tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process._

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