Sonyglobal
Employment Counsel
New York
No sponsorship$147k-$209kDetected 30 days ago
M&AHRISEmployment LawLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- At Sony Music Publishing ("SMP"), we believe every voice matters.
- From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written.
- Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all employment‑related legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
- Partner with People Experience, Compliance, and Corporate Communications on workforce strategy, policy development, crisis response, and change management.
- Manage employment litigation, investigations, and disputes, including the oversight of outside counsel.
- Design, implement, and maintain global employment policies that balance legal compliance with business and cultural priorities.
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of employment law experience, including senior in‑house and/or top‑tier law firm experience.
- Deep expertise in U.S. employment law with strong familiarity across international labor frameworks.
- Proven ability to educate and train the workforce on complex legal topics.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- ( skills and experience required )
- You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
Nice to have
- Litigation experience preferred.
- Spanish language proficiency preferred.
Compensation
- $146,600.00-$209,300.00 This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.
Benefits
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
- Flexible Time Off and time off for a winter recess
- Advise employment agreements, executive compensation, benefits, terminations, restructurings, and M&A‑related employment matters.
- Deliver training and education to leaders and employees to raise awareness, strengthen capability, and mitigate risk.
- Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage.
- For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.
Company info
- We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world's greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years.
- We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights.
- We are a part of the Sony family of global companies.
- Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what's next in a way that creates impact.
- Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day.
- Be a part of an organization that is creator first.
Equal opportunity
- Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
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