Senior Manager, Contracts Admin

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve 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 70 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’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

We’re seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts & Legal Operations to join our Legal & Business Affairs team and help drive operational excellence in the fast-paced world of music merchandise, artist services, and fan engagement. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about building efficient processes that scale. This role combines contract management expertise with a focus on legal operations—optimizing workflows, implementing tools and systems, tracking key metrics, and ensuring compliance across the business. You’ll negotiate and manage contracts, identify inefficiencies and improvements, and keep complex projects moving while serving as a trusted partner to cross-functional teams. This position reports directly to the VP, Head of Legal & Business Affairs.

What you'll do:

• Take ownership of the full contract lifecycle — intake, first-pass review, issue-spotting, negotiation support, execution, archiving, and renewal tracking. Maintain and improve a scalable, organized contract management system with clear processes and reminders for key dates, as well as approval checkpoints and performance tracking. This will include:

  • Help build and maintain a preferred clause and fallback clauses library, and approved language to streamline redlining and negotiations
  • Work with business teams to confirm key terms and needs are incorporated into agreements and documents
  • Maintain and update a template library
  Provide training and regular updates to business teams on how to effectively use templates and self-serve tools; maintain “How to” and FAQ resources for business teams
• Ensure legal tools, systems, and processes are optimized to keep pace with business growth, driving efficiency and scalability across contract and compliance workflows. Help manage outside counsel and vendor relationships and maintain a modern, organized legal infrastructure that supports clear communication, risk management, and operational excellence.
• Draft, review, and manage some merchandise-related agreements and documents, including licensing and retail agreements, NDAs, artwork/photography licenses, letters of authority, import/export documentation, vendor agreements, etc.; provide first-pass review of inbound and redlined contracts, identifying risks and summarizing for attorneys and stakeholders.
• Support IP enforcement programs, including monitoring Artist trademark rights, monitoring and assisting with litigation, assist with online takedowns, seizures, tracking, and reporting.

Who you are:

• 6+ years contract management and/or legal operations experience in music, entertainment, and/or consumer products.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Confident with contract management software and Microsoft Office 365.
• Confident with agreement drafting and review -- first drafts, issue-spotting, and providing clear risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of music/entertainment merchandise-related agreements, including licensing, retail, work-for-hire, and commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations, including import/export requirements, FTC guidelines, influencer disclosure rules, and sweepstakes/contest compliance.
• Experience monitoring and enforcing trademark rights and supporting IP litigation or anti-counterfeiting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills — a team player and trusted partner who collaborates seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders.

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
• A modern o