We are seeking a dynamic legal professional to join our Legal & Business Affairs team as Deputy General Manager.
In this role, you will support the company's commercial operations, manage legal disputes, and contribute to a range of global projects. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, gaining exposure to diverse business models and legal frameworks.
What you'll do:
- Independently draft, negotiate and review a wide range of documents including agreements related to content acquisition & exploitation, merchandising, brand associations, technology related documents, merger & acquisition, joint venture and other company related business.
- Be the liaison on all litigation matters.
- Draft, review and finalize notices, plaints, suits etc, and brief external counsels and attend court hearings.
- Independently co-ordinate with team members and Head of Departments of the company while having a solution- oriented approach.
- Independently deal with complex issues, conduct comprehensive research, provide legal opinions on queries, be updated with latest amendments in law and have a quick turnaround time.
- Update and maintain internal company processes and systems in a timely manner.
Who you are:
Qualifications
- LLB / LLM from a recognized university in India
- Additional certifications or exposure in corporate law, IP law, media & entertainment law, or technology law will be an advantage
Required Experience
- 1015 years of post-qualification experience in reputed law firms handling commercial, corporate, IP, or M&A matters.
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Independent contract negotiation and deal closure
- Litigation management and counsel coordination
- Advising senior leadership on legal and commercial risks
- Experience in media, entertainment, digital, technology, or consumer-facing industries is strongly preferred.
Key Skills & Competencies
Technical & Legal Skills
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract interpretation skills
- Sound understanding of corporate law, contract law, IP laws, and dispute resolution
- Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with minimal supervision
Business & Behavioral Skills
- Solution-oriented and commercially pragmatic approach
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger business picture
- Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
What we give you:
- You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day
- A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best
- 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
- We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
Equal Opportunities
As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music's aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
We employ, retain, promote and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants according to their merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We apply this policy without regard to any individual's sex, race, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or disability.
