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Sony Pictures Entertainment · Onsite · Miami, Florida

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures Classics. Sony Pictures Television (SPT) operates three complementary lines of business: 1) Distribution of SPE's feature films and television programming to television outlets around the world, 2) Local television production in key international markets, 3) International television networks and digital networks.

For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html.

Sony Pictures Entertainment seeks an exceptional attorney who thrives in a collaborative team environment to support Sony Pictures Television’s Networks for the region of Latin America and Brazil (“SPT Networks Latin America”). Working with senior business executives in the U.S. and abroad, the successful candidate will manage a wide range of legal affairs related to the day-to-day operations of SPT Networks Latin America’s linear and on-demand television and digital networks. 

Responsibilities:

Based in Miami, Florida, the successful candidate will be responsible for structuring, negotiating, drafting and advising on a variety of transactions and matters, including: (i) advertising sales, advertising sponsorships, product placement and regulatory compliance for advertising ; (ii) program acquisition agreements for long-form and short-form programs, television series and promotional programming for broadcast and/or transmission on SPT Networks Latin America’s linear and on-demand channels and services; (iii) production service agreements; (iv) general transactional contracts such as barter agreements, digital service contracts, media planning, and other vendor agreements; (v) structuring marketing activities (such as contests, sweepstakes, events, and social media campaigns) in compliance with applicable regulations and in compliance with license restrictions; (vi) distribution of channels and digital services; (vii) rights and clearance of materials for programming and on-air promotional campaigns; (viii) corporate maintenance for subsidiaries that support SPT Networks Latin America; and (ix) other transactions related to SPT Networks Latin America’s business.

As a member of Sony Pictures’ Distribution and Networks Business and Legal Affairs Department, the successful candidate will be part of an experienced, collaborative and supportive legal team. In addition to working with senior business executives, this Senior Attorney will work closely with all other commercial and legal experts within Sony Pictures.

Job Requirements:

  • Outstanding academic credentials and a minimum of 6 years (post JD/Bar Admission) of transactional or commercial experience with a major law firm or media/entertainment group.
  • Experience in linear and on-demand networks operations, production, program licensing, new media and entertainment transactions (law firm or in-house).
  • Membership in Florida Bar or California Bar.
  • Possess effective communication skills and strong drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Able to prioritize and take initiative in a fast-paced environment with continuously changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Able to work both independently and as a team player.
  • Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, written and spoken is required; Portuguese is a plus.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Please be aware these tools may be enabled as a default and can be difficult to disable once the interview has started, so we recommend you check your device and disable these tools prior to the start of your interview. If recording or the use of the tools occurs during the interview and cannot be promptly turned off or disabled, the interviewer may end the interview.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at [email protected].

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About Sony Pictures Entertainment

Hi, we’re Sony Pictures Entertainment We are in the business of creativity … making some of the most beloved film and television of all time for every platform in the world. As the most creative and proudly independent studio, our future is boundless. Sony Pictures Entertainment is a division of Sony Corporation, a creative entertainment company built on a foundation of technology. Along with our sister companies, we make movies, television, music and games that engage billions of people, connecting creators and audiences around the globe. We are looking for innovators to join us as we forge the future of entertainment!

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