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.

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