Manager, BLA - Masterworks

About Sony Music Entertainment

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.

The Manager, Business and Legal Affairs for Sony Music Masterworks will provide legal services to a growing, multifaceted worldwide entertainment division centered around two main areas: recorded music and live events.  As a junior attorney with a strong academic credentials and prior experience with music law, copyright, IP licensing and other entertainment matters, you will work closely with senior members of the Business and Legal Affairs and A&R Administration departments to ensure proper drafting and administration of various contracts, particularly with respect to recorded music.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic, an enthusiastic attitude and the proven ability to consistently perform positively in a fast-paced, challenging work environment. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs for Sony Music Masterworks and will be based in New York.

• Draft a variety of music related agreements, including exclusivity waivers, services agreements for new recordings (orchestra agreements, side artist agreements, guest artist agreements, producer agreements, mixer agreements), artwork/photography agreements, influencer agreements, production agreements for audiovisual content and license agreements for use of third-party recordings in compilations (e.g., soundtrack albums and educational products). 
• Conduct contract research to ascertain distribution rights and consent requirements for various uses of catalog recordings such as synchronization licensing for use in films, television shows, commercials and videogames; coupling with other recordings (e.g. compilation or “best of” albums); usage as excerpts as samples in other artist’s recordings; and the release of reissues, expanded deluxe editions or remixes.
• Review artwork, label copy, videos, advertising and other marketing and promotional materials for clearance purposes as well as to ensure proper display of credits and copyright notices. 
• Become well versed in the company-wide policies impacting promotional uses of recordings by exclusive artists and advise press and marketing departments accordingly. 
• Work closely with content protection teams to address conflicting ownership claims on digital platforms.

• JD from a top law school and strong academic credentials
• 2+ years of experience working with law firms or companies in the entertainment industry. Experience with the recorded music industry specifically, a plus. Internships, part-time work and extracurricular activities taken into consideration.
• Member of New York Bar in good standing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Skilled at spotting issues, synthesizing information and presenting assessments clearly and concisely to internal clients.
• A team player able to take ownership of projects and see them through independently, while also able to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented with exceptional follow-up skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-priority global environment.
• Highly responsive and service-oriented attitud

• 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

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.