Business and Legal Affairs Manager, GSA

Sony Music
Berlin
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 2-4 yearsEducation: professionalSkills: ["Communication","Contract drafting","Organization","Autonomy","Deal closing"]

Support the day-to-day legal needs of the Business and Legal Affairs team in Berlin by drafting, negotiating, and finalizing label and artist distribution agreements, as well as music publishing and merchandising contracts. Handle amendments, assignments, and terminations, assist with M&A in the German market, provide advice on German law and practice to business and global legal stakeholders, and help maintain standard contract forms and legal claim resolution processes.

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Business and Legal Affairs Manager, GSA

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Job Summary

Support the day-to-day legal needs of the Business and Legal Affairs team in Berlin by drafting, negotiating, and finalizing label and artist distribution agreements, as well as music publishing and merchandising contracts. Handle amendments, assignments, and terminations, assist with M&A in the German market, provide advice on German law and practice to business and global legal stakeholders, and help maintain standard contract forms and legal claim resolution processes.
Location: Berlin
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Draft, negotiate, and finalize label and artist distribution agreements.
  • •Draft, negotiate, and finalize music publishing and merchandising agreements.
  • •Draft, negotiate, and finalize amendments, assignments, and terminations as needed.
  • •Assist with mergers and acquisitions in the German market and provide advice on German law and practice.
  • •Support the global legal team with in-territory legal advice, maintain standard contract forms, and co-manage legal claim resolution processes.

Key Requirements

  • •Law degree and 2–4 years of experience in a similar position and industry.
  • •Thorough knowledge of German music law.
  • •Experience with distribution contracts.
  • •Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • •Excellent drafting skills and the ability to close deals autonomously.
Experience:2-4 yearsMusicMusic distributionArtist services
Education:Professional (JD, MD, etc.)
Skills:CommunicationContract draftingOrganizationAutonomyDeal closing

Company Brief

Sony Music
Global recorded music company and artist services organization managing recording, publishing partnerships, and distribution for major and independent artists across diverse genres worldwide.
Industry: Music Industry
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 1929
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