Business Affairs Attorney

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.

Position Summary

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) has an excellent opportunity for a Business Affairs Attorney. The SCA Legal Department provides comprehensive, proactive legal services to internal clients and coordinates closely with the legal teams of our affiliates. We work in a fast-paced, hands-on, small team environment, where being both a self-starter and team player is critical.

This role will include a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week in person in our New York City office.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, venture capital and fund investments, joint ventures and other strategic transactions
• Review and advise on documents relating to corporate venture capital and fund investments
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts
• Provide legal services to assigned internal client groups, as well as supporting SCA attorneys on other assignments
• Support the corporate secretary function for various Sony entities
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications For Position

• Requires a J.D. with strong academic performance, with membership in good standing in at least one state (preferably New York)
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of transactional experience working in a well-respected law firm or large corporation. A mix of law firm and in-house experience is preferred
• A proven ability to master complex legal requirements, learn quickly, and interact easily with all levels of employees
• Experience meeting tight deadlines while simultaneously prioritizing multiple projects is essential
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, comprehensive interpersonal skills
• A demonstrated ability to work very closely with the business side and on project teams, and to approach issues with a strategic focus
• Experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts is preferred
• Experience with transactions in the technology, entertainment, sports and fund industries is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.
  
  

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.”

Benefits:   

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.  

 What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs  
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children 
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance 
• Short-term & long-term disability plans  
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave  
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with v immediate vesting
• Education assistance and student loan programs   
  
  

Other Programs: 

• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)  
• Matching gift program  
• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)  
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)  
  
  

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $195,000 to $215,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.