Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom.

Hi, we're Sony Pictures Entertainment

We are in the business of creativity… making some of the most beloved film and television of all time for every platform in the world. As the most creative and proudly independent studio, our future is boundless.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is a division of Sony Corporation, a creative entertainment company built on a foundation of technology. Along with our sister companies, we make movies, television, music and games that engage billions of people, connecting creators and audiences around the globe. We are looking for innovators to join us as we forge the future of entertainment!

WHY WORK WITH US?

Sony Pictures Entertainment's Corporate Legal Department is looking to hire a talented, enthusiastic, motivated and thoughtful lawyer to work in its London office to advise Sony Pictures' businesses on a variety of commercial and corporate matters. This is an opportunity to join a strong and well-established legal team that works on cutting edge deals and encourages innovation and professional growth. SPE's Corporate Legal team supports multiple business lines including television networks, content distribution across all platforms and media (including theatrical, digital, streaming, television and physical home entertainment) and mergers and acquisitions activity.

As an integral part of Sony Pictures' EMEA business, this is an exciting opportunity to work with clients across the region and at Sony Pictures' headquarters in California, and would suit applicants with an international outlook, who have either relevant in house or law firm experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Supporting mergers and acquisitions transactions, working with senior corporate lawyers and external Counsel
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating channel carriage agreements
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating content acquisition agreements
• Advising on broadcast regulation across the EMEA region
• Supporting the physical home entertainment business across EMEA, including drafting letters, amendments, licenses and other commercial contracts as required
• Responding to legal queries from the networks and home entertainment businesses across EMEA including in respect of sales and marketing activity

WHAT YOU HAVE:
• Typically, 3-5 years of relevant post qualification legal experience, preferably in the media industry.
• Self-starter with a proactive and positive attitude to their work who takes ownership of tasks and is able to work independently as well as with other team members.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong drafting skills with close attention to detail.
• Some relevant experience with a studio, network, media company or major law firm in any or some of the following areas: TV networks (both linear and non-linear services), broadcast regulatory and corporate media transactions.
• Ability to draft, negotiate and advise on matters on tight deadlines across the business, including deals for the carriage of channels, content acquisition, advertising sales, regulatory/channel licensing and broadcast compliance.
• Understanding of corporate transactions as both a buyer and seller, or willingness to learn in this area.
• A solid understanding of intellectual property law and contract law.
• An ability and willingness to continue to learn new law and industry practices.

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU:
• Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility.
• A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle including private medical insurance.
• Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high impact online resources.
• Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action – our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
• Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
• Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work.
• Entitlement to apply for an interest-free season ticket loan.
• Automatic enrolment in the Company's Pension Plan
• Free counselling and advisory service.
• You will be automatically enrolled in the Company's Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans subject to any applicable service requirements.
• The opportunity to attend various social events in our state-of-the-art offices in Paddington.
• In addition to the above we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!)

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at uk_-_peopleandorganisation@spe.sony.com. Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).

* Sony Pictures - GBR - London

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm2p52-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.