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Counsel – Business & Legal Affairs – The Orchard
| Company | Sony Music Entertainment |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $145000 – $180000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | JD |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 6+ years’ experience at a major law firm (preferably in IP or Corporate, with a minimum of 3+ years in M&A)
- JD from a reputable law school
- Member of New York Bar in good standing
- Excellent negotiating and drafting skills
- Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and oral)
- Team player with an ability to work with others within group and across divisions
- Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude
- Experience independently negotiating complex business transactions
- Flexibility to assist the legal team in its activities as needs arise
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate a range of transactional and commercial agreements focusing on M&A-related and equity acquisition
- Conduct and manage legal due diligence for potential transactions
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams throughout a transaction’s life cycle
- Drive continuous improvements and scalability in deal processes, diligence and execution
- Potential for additional deal work, including for joint venture agreements, distribution agreements, vendor/services agreements and licenses
- Advise on various inquiries from internal business units, including contract research and analysis
- Manage outside counsel
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
