Assistant General Counsel, Digital Media & Platforms

Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Pictures Entertainment seeks an experienced attorney to join its Business and Legal Affairs Department in Culver City, CA, as Assistant General Counsel supporting CP&S and Networks divisions. Lead as advisor on product, advertising, technology and distribution matters for digital platforms and streaming.

The ideal candidate will manage complex negotiations, provide product counseling across the lifecycle, supervise outside counsel, and shape legal strategy for new initiatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in California.
• Ten or more years of relevant experience at a major law firm, studio, television network, streaming service, or other media or technology company.
• Experience in product counseling, technology transactions, ad tech/digital advertising, privacy, and licensing.
• Ability to lead complex negotiations and advise executives.
• Independent judgment on novel issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead legal advisor to senior business leaders on product, ad tech, technology and platform initiatives.
• Lead the structuring, drafting and negotiation of complex and strategic agreements, including content, distribution, advertising and technology deals.
• Provide product counseling throughout the product lifecycle, anticipating legal and regulatory issues and developing practical solutions.
• Independently assess legal and business risk, exercise sound judgment on escalation, and deliver clear, business-oriented advice.
• Manage outside counsel and drive cross-functional resolution of complex matters.
• Monitor legal, regulatory and industry developments affecting digital media and translate them into practical guidance for the business.

Skills

Product counseling

Technology transactions

Ad tech / digital advertising

Privacy

Licensing

Education

J.D.

Job description

Sony Pictures Entertainment seeks an experienced attorney to join its Business and Legal Affairs Department in Culver City, CA, as Assistant General Counsel supporting CP&S and Networks divisions. Lead as advisor on product, advertising, technology and distribution matters for digital platforms and streaming.

The ideal candidate will manage complex negotiations, provide product counseling across the lifecycle, supervise outside counsel, and shape legal strategy for new initiatives.