Coordinator, Business and Legal Affairs

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

As a Coordinator, Business and Legal Affairs, will report to the Senior Vice President, Head of U.S. Litigation, Business & Legal Affairs. 

The Coordinator’s responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

What you'll do:

• Support and assist team of lawyers responsible for all U.S. litigation, including but not limited to affirmative and defensive copyright infringement, pre-litigation negotiations and mediations, and copyright termination claims


• Assist in drafting and proofreading correspondence and basic documents, including exhibits


• Assist with basic online research related to claims


• Review artist agreements in connection with copyright termination claims


• Prepare presentations and reports


• Coordinate meetings, including with business units and outside counsel, and manage lawyers’ daily schedules


• Organize and maintain filing and tracking systems and database for litigation-related matters, such as tolling and settlement agreements, and maintain records for copyright termination claims


• Liaise with facilities, IS&T and purchasing departments for office needs


• Arrange travel and process expense reports; provide phone coverage


• Maintain attorneys’ CLE compliance forms and process renewals  


• File litigation-relevant copyright registrations and otherwise support the processing of copyright registrations

Who you are:

• Minimum of 2 years administrative experience or recent college graduate with demonstrated learning potential (i.e., strong academic performance, prior industry experience/interest)


• Highly motivated and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously


• Proficient in computer software applications (Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)


• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; detail oriented, organized, timely and accurate


• Punctual, available to work overtime


• Strong understanding of social media platform use

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day  


• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best 


• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching 


• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans 


• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.  


• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next  


• Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.