Experience : 24 Hours per Week : 40 Description :

Sony/ATV Music Publishing, established in 1995 as a joint venture between Sony and Michael Jackson, is the world's leading music publisher. Together with EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV owns or administers more than 3 million copyrights including those from such iconic music catalogs like Leiber & Stoller, Mijac Music, Motown and Famous Music. Sony/ATV also controls many of the best known songs ever written like "New York, New York", "Hallelujah", "All You Need Is Love", "You've Got a Friend", "Moon River", "Jailhouse Rock", "The Mission Impossible Theme", "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "Over the Rainbow", "Stand By Me", "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" and "Singin' in the Rain". In addition, Sony/ATV represents the copyrights of such legendary artists as The Beatles, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Carole King, Kraftwerk, Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Richie Sambora, Sting, The Supremes, Wyclef Jean, Hank Williams and Stevie Wonder, among others. Its ever-growing list of chart-topping artists, writers and producers includes Akon, Avicii, Calvin Harris, Jessie J, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, P!nk, RedOne, Shakira, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Stargate, Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Pharrell Williams. On the web:

Sony/ATV Music Publishing New York is seeking an Attorney to join our Business and Legal Affairs department.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate all types of publishing agreements, including co-publishing , purchase agreements, administration agreements, modifications/extensions, etc.
• Respond promptly to requests from various internal and external clients.
• Work with royalty personnel on responses to audit claims. Negotiate and draft audit settlement agreements
• Work with Sony in-house litigation staff and outside counsel on litigation matters: Review claims, coordinate responses to discovery requests, review answers, motion papers, briefs, etc.
• Work closely with A&R staff on preparation of proposals.
• Prepare and circulate deal approval memos
• Advise internal clients on legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures, approval processes, copyright issues, company policies and procedures, intellectual property and agreement strategy.
• Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• JD degree and must be a member in good standing of the New York bar
• Prior Music Publishing legal experience preferable
• Prior experience negotiating and drafting various types of music business agreements
• 2 years minimum post graduate relevant experience
• Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking
• Exceptionally organized, meticulous, and detail-oriented
• Team player with ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to handle high volume of transactions and interact with various departments
• Ability to consistently work under pressure in a professional manner; excellent problem solver
• Ability to use analytical thought process to make fast paced decisions
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate at all levels including Sr. Management, A&R staff, and Artists/Writers/ Lawyers/ Management
• Must Love Music!

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category. County : New York URL : https://nlx.jobsyn.org/f9d195cabf2749969de3c550147ee8e5159