Sr. Manager, Business & Legal Affairs (1 Year Maternity Cover)

(This is a fixed-term position to cover maternity leave and ensure continuity of legal support during the leave period.) 

As a Senior Manager, Business & Legal Affairs, you will be mainly responsible for reviewing contracts relating to the business operations. You will also provide basic legal opinions to enable management to make appropriate decisions in compliance with contractual and legal obligations in Korea.  

Basic Legal Support For Business Operations 

• →Reviewing contracts relating to the business operations, including distribution deals, catalogue acquisition deals, artist contracts, investment-related deals, live events, marketing activities and service agreements.
• →Providing legal support and analysis to support management’s decision-making. (Relevant Laws: Copyright Act, Anti-Competition Act, Civil Act, Commercial Code, Privacy Act, Labor Act, Framework Act on Artificial Intelligence, Fair trade–related laws, including the Electronic Commerce Act).
• →Supporting effective communication between the headquarters and Korea office to ensure compliance with Sony Music Entertainment’s policies.

Support For Resolving Business Related Disputes 

• →Supporting internal discussions on disputer solution strategies.
• →Supporting management discussions by summarizing legal considerations.
• →Providing support to external counsel during litigation proceedings.

Collaboration With Relevant Organizations On Laws and Policies 

• →Keeping informed of legislative or policy changes that may affect the industry.
• →Supporting communications with industry associations, as needed.

Technical Capabilities:  

[Requirements] 

• Qualified as a lawyer in Korea or in the US (markets can differ) OR a bachelor’s degree in law in Korea and min. 3~5+ years of legal experience in the entertainment industry.
• Fluent in Korean and English. Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.  
• Ability to work independently, but also fully communicate with the supervisor, and other internal/external stakeholders.

[Preferred Qualifications] 

• 5~7+ years of legal-related experience (in-house experience preferred) in the entertainment industry, especially focused on music.
• Onsite experience in a music business-related department and experience collaborating with music industry organizations.

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey.
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
• We invest in 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 employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual’s sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability.