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Deadline Open Deadline

Location 7, New Link Rd, Malad, Mindspace, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064

Salary Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Details of the Organization

About Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks): Sony Pictures Networks is the consumer-facing identity of Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited, which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Japan.

Details of the Job/Internship

Sony Pictures Networks India is hiring a Legal Associate with 4 to 6 years of experience to join their office in Mumbai.

Role and Responsibilities

Channel business support: Timely drafting, negotiation and execution of contracts pertaining to production and co-productions of programs, talent hiring, Marketing, Digital Marketing OAP, Programming, IT, Logistics, Ad Sales, contest terms and conditions, privacy policies, terms of usage of websites and likewise; drafting and negotiating low to high complexity contracts for the foregoing aspects of the channel business by providing legal inputs, advisories and rendering services through the contractual process.
Corporate Legal: Timely drafting, negotiation, and execution of low to high-complexity contracts for all enabling functions across the Network, which shall include Finance, Commercial HR, Admin, BONE, Post Productions by providing legal inputs, advisories, and rendering services through the contractual process.
Processes and Systems: Managing, implementing various systems and processes for the better functioning of various verticals within the organization including online contract requisition system, Master Data Management Project, Contract Lifecycle Management System, Contractual Matrix, rights management grid and others. Templatization of important agreements.
Document management: Proper and timely recordkeeping of all the documents executed in the applicable folders as per the nomenclature agreed within the organization.
Engaging, learning, and winning the confidence for handling medium to high complexity contracts.
To provide contracting and legal support for new initiatives and special projects of the company.
To ensure due adherence to legal policies and processes by the business team and address any gaps or difficulties in its implementation.
To mitigate risks and proactively protect the company’s interest and assets.
Assist in providing accurate, effective, and timely legal advice, analysis and support on commercial and contractual matters considering the commercial environment.
Assist in the development of best practices with regard to the legal aspects of commercial and contractual matters entrusted.
Assist in creating contractual briefs for seniors, management, and external counsel.
To liaise with intra departments of the company w.r.t. commercial and contractual matters where appropriate to ensure that all relevant legal issues are identified, and appropriate support is provided.
Influence and assist in discussions between clients and other functions to ensure the best legal solution provided to meet commercial objectives and to encourage best practices.
Understand tax and regulatory structure of the company and be able to safeguard the company from exposure in the contracts.
Provides regular reports and updates to line manager and to clients, as appropriate.

Eligibility

The incumbent must be holding a bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.) from a top law school/university.
Masters or Diplomas in legal vocations/subjects like Media and Entertainment, Intellectual Property Rights, etc. shall be given weightage but are not a must.
Minimum 4-6 years post LL.B. as an in-house lawyer and/or in law firms. Experience in courts by way of ‘private practice’ shall not be accounted for.
Substantial experience in the media and entertainment industry, especially in: the acquisition and licensing of content, Production, and talent contracts In-depth knowledge of the Copyright Act, 1957, Corporate and Labour Laws, including the regulatory framework
Ability to leverage relationships, build a strong network, and have effective negotiations.
Strong communication skills and a team player.
Working within deadlines.
Must be self-driven and motivated to take initiative.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to handle pressure situations with alacrity.
Incumbents must have multitasking ability. Timely and efficient delivery of legal support is the key.
Strategic thinker balanced with a grasp of details. Must possess the ability to switch between execution and strategy mode most effortlessly.
Ability to see the big picture, visualize the future and develop relevant functional strategies which value add to our business.
Must be excited by and be able to navigate ambiguity.
Must be able to get the job done by working collaboratively with others.