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About:
Sony Music Publishing, established in 1990, is the world’s leading music publisher. The company owns or administers a diverse catalogue of songs by iconic artists including The Beatles, Queen, Motown, Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and The Rolling Stones, as well as contemporary songwriters like Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna and many more.
Role:
Legal Counsel
Location:
Mumbai
Qualification:
- Education: LLB. Admitted to practice in India
- Thorough knowledge of intellectual property, copyright, entertainment and media laws.
- The ability to analyze complex legal problems quickly and concisely.
- Solution-oriented approach to problems.
- Prides oneself on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Able to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team to achieve shared objectives/deadlines.
- Prioritizes workload, manages self and follows through on tasks so that deadlines are met in the most efficient and effective way.
- Excellent communication skills, able to interact confidently and effectively at all levels of the business.
- Able to communicate ideas/information in a clear and constructive way, especially legal information.
- Consistently looking for improvements and motivated to recommend changes to processes and procedures.
- Good time management and ensure that deals close in agreed timelines.
- Fluent in English.
Experience:
- Post qualification experience of a minimum of 5 years.
- Experience in a similar role either in the music or media and entertainment industry.
Responsibilities:
- Focus primarily on drafting and negotiating music publishing agreements (including exclusive songwriter agreements, admin agreements and single song agreements) with local songwriters and record labels.
- Assisting with acquisitions of music publishing catalogues including, conducting and supervising legal due diligence with respect to catalogue acquisitions, and drafting and negotiation acquisition agreements.
- Drafting synchronization licenses.
- Drafting sample / adaptation agreements.
- Attending negotiation meetings. Ensuring deals are concluded in a professional and timely manner.
- Conducting research on Indian case law on music publishing as required.
- Handling any requirements for boards/resolutions and other corporate maintenance documentation.
- Managing copyright infringement claims with Senior Director Legal and Business Affairs International.
- Providing general legal support for matters arising as a result of Sony Music Publishing India’s membership of IPRS.
- Responding to Ad-Hoc legal requests from various other departments.
- Coordinating external counsel as required.
- Providing regular updates to the Senior Director Legal and Business Affairs International on the status of current deals.
How to Apply:
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