Legal Counsel

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From Sony Music’s original posting

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated legal professional to make a meaningful impact in a fast-changing, creative, and collaborative environment within the global music and entertainment industry. As Legal Counsel, you will lead and manage legal matters across Sony Music Middle East, while partnering with internal stakeholders to support a wide range of business activities. You will ensure legal compliance and enable the business to navigate complex commercial, licensing, and intellectual property issues with clarity and confidence. What you'll do: • Negotiate, draft, and review a wide range of commercial agreements, including third-party relationships, license-in and license-out deals and distribution agreements, artist contracts and other key commercial transactions. • Provide legal guidance and support to business teams during local artist signings and other contractual negotiations. • Lead and advise on deal-making strategies for digital initiatives and new business ventures, such as concerts, live events, endorsements, and sponsorships. • Develop, maintain, and update standard form agreements and contractual provisions to align with evolving business models and…