Specialist, Legal & Business Affairs

At Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., we fuel the creative journey. We have played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We have nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 60 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we are committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

Reports to: Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs

Direct Reports: No

Salary Grade: 30

Salary Range: $50,400 to $70,000 CDN

Job Description

As a Specialist, Legal & Business Affairs you will play a key role on the team. The ideal candidate will be a confident self-starter with advanced communication skills. Multi-tasking, prioritization, accuracy, and timeliness are key elements of the role. Trustworthiness and discretion, particularly concerning confidential information, are a must.

The Role

The Specialist, Legal & Business Affairs will:

• Support the Vice-President and the Director of Legal & Business Affairs on routine legal and administrative matters within the Legal & Business Affairs Department
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents, template legal agreements, internal communications and memoranda
• Manage and maintain the legal "tickler" system with respect to contract expirations, renewal options, etc.
• Manage and administer filing, distribution, and upload of legal documents to appropriate databases
• Research and review current and historical records (digital and paper files) in response to various inquiries
• Digitize and archive key documents from historical paper files
• Coordinate corporate filings, extra-provincial corporate registrations, and related matters for Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. and associated entities internally and with outside counsel
• Coordinate the approval process for incoming licensing requests internally and with artists and/or their representatives

Qualifications

• College or University degree. Law-related studies and/or experience with legal documents and administration would be a definite asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to take the initiative, problem-solve, and multi-task.
• Understanding and adherence to confidentiality and privacy concerns
• Possess excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to perform work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and be a self-starter.
• Passionate about music

What We Give You

• A modern, diverse, and innovative work environment.
• An investment in your learning & development.
• An excellent range of benefits, including health and dental group insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, group RSP Pension plan, tuition reimbursement, an EAP program, and Health and Lifestyle Benefit Plan.
• Winter recess (office closure from Christmas through New Year's).

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Inc however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our People Experience team. Reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.