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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), the US headquarters of Sony, 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 require 3 days per week (Tuesday to Thursday) on-site in our NYC office.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide legal services to assigned internal client groups, as well as supporting SCA attorneys on other assignments
Provide legal support on all aspects of strategic sourcing groups, with a focus on information technology agreements, including those that support information security and data center operations
Draft and negotiate commercial contracts for complex, enterprise-wide transactions
Advise on privacy-related matters and work in close coordination with Privacy officers and Privacy counsel to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations
Perform other duties as assigned
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.
Qualifications
Your qualifications and experience should include:
Requires a J.D. with strong academic performance, with membership in good standing in at least one state (preferably New York)
5 – 8 years of transactional experience working in a well-respected law firm and/or a large corporation, with an emphasis on the review, negotiation and drafting of a wide array of commercial transactions
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 and comprehensive interpersonal skills, with the ability to synthesize complex and technical issues into clear and concise actionable advice
A demonstrated ability to work very closely with the business client and on project teams, and to approach issues with a practical and global strategic focus
Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and passion for results
Requires a strong experience in reviewing a large volume of commercial transactions in support of various simultaneous procurement activities
Experience negotiating and drafting agreements for a wide array of technology and IP related transactions, including technology licensing and services (both inbound and outbound), use of AI solutions, cloud-based agreements (IAAS, PAAS, SAAS), IT outsourcing, cross-border transactions, and experience supporting data center operations and information security departments is strongly preferred
Experience coordinating across various business, legal and compliance departments of a multinational company’s global affiliates, including working with lawyers in other business units and countries, and acting as a project manager to coordinate activities of internal groups such as compliance, risk management, tax, information security, etc.
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
Paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Other Programs:
Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
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)
Annual incentive bonus
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $190,000 to $210,000. 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.
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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.
SCA will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
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.
- $190,000 - $210,000
