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 Play Station Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth.

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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 require 3 days in person at the 25 Madison office.

• 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
• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

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)
• Requires a minimum of four (4) 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.

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.

• 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

• 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)
• Mat…