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# Rechtsreferendar:in (m/w/d) Legal & Business Affairs at Sony Music

- **Company:** Sony Music
- **Location:** Berlin, Germany
- **Posted:** 2025-09-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonymusicentertainment/jobs/8191188002

## Job description

(Berlin, ab Juli 2027, für je 3 Monate, Vollzeit)

Du interessierst dich für den legal stuff hinter dem Musikbusiness? Stehst kurz vor dem Abschluss des Referendariats und willst endlich loslegen? Bist engagiert und kreativ? Dann suchen wir dich.

Was du machst

- Du überprüfst und ergänzt bestehende Verträge und Vereinbarungen – von Künstler- und  Bandübernahmeverträgen bis Mitschnitts- und Senderechtsvereinbarungen.
- Du entwirfst gutachterliche Stellungnahmen und bereitest Vertragsabschlüsse vor.
- Du gehst auch alle weiteren Projekte in den Bereichen des Markenrechts, Urheberrechts und UWG mit Begeisterung an.

Wer du bist

- Du hast deinen Schwerpunkt auf Medien- oder Wirtschaftsrecht gelegt.
- Du willst deine Wahlstation bei uns absolvieren. Vielleicht hast du auch bereits Erfahrung aus anderen Praktika.
- Dein Deutsch und Englisch kann sich hören lassen.
- Microsoft 365 kannst du.
- Du denkst analytisch und arbeitest strukturiert.
- Du bist zielstrebig, einsatzfreudig und kommunikationsstark.

Wir bieten dir

Raum für Vielfalt und Raum für Innovation. Möglichkeiten für deine Ideen. Rabatt auf viele Produkte der Sony Corporation. Die Chance, dich zu beweisen. Und Herausforderung von Anfang an.

Wie du dich bewirbst

Ohne Foto und Alter. Auch Familienstand, deine Herkunft, Zeugnisse, die Jobs deiner Eltern und ähnliche Merkmale benötigen wir nicht.

Zeige uns in einem CV (ggf. mit Anschreiben in einer Datei) was dich ausmacht, was du kannst und warum Sony Music mit dir besser klingt!

Wir freuen uns auf dich. Sony Music sounds better with you.

## About Sony Music

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Sony Music Entertainment is the recorded music and publishing arm of Sony Group, managing a global roster of artists and a vast catalog of music while operating one of the industry’s leading record labels and distribution platforms.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 1991 (as Sony Music Entertainment, following the acquisition of CBS Records)
- **Founders**: Not applicable (corporate division of Sony Group)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Music – Recorded music, music publishing, artist services, and distribution.
- **Target customers**: B2B (streaming services, advertisers, film/TV studios); B2C (music fans via streaming, live events, merchandise); Enterprise (brand partnerships, sync licensing).
- **Mission statement**: “To shape what is coming next in music, technology, and culture” and “entertain and move people.”

## Products & Services
- **Record Labels (Columbia, Epic, RCA, Arista Nashville, etc.)**: A&R, recording, marketing, and promotion of artists across all genres.
- **Music Publishing (Sony Music Publishing)** : Administration of song rights, sync licensing, and songwriter development.
- **Distribution & Artist Services (The Orchard, AWAL)** : Digital distribution, marketing, and global reach for independent artists and labels.
- **Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)**: Merchandising, fan engagement platforms, and e‑commerce (Three Ten Merch, The Merch Collective).
- **Podcasting & Content**: Original podcast production and ad sales (Global Podcasting division).
- **Film & TV Sync**: Licensing music for media (SyncShop, Business & Legal Affairs teams).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary); Sony Group Corporation’s music segment reported revenue of approximately ¥1.6 trillion (~$10.6 billion) for FY2024 (ended March 2025).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (music segment) – ~$10.6 billion (FY2024) – as reported by Sony Group.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Parent company Sony Group Corporation; strategic partnerships with streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music), film studios, and global brands.
- **Growth Signals**: Continued expansion through acquisitions (AWAL, Alamo Records, Somethin’ Else); growing podcast and D2C revenue; investment in emerging technology (AI, immersive audio); global headcount of thousands with active hiring across 20+ countries.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vast, iconic catalog**: Ownership of the world’s largest music catalog (over 5 million songs) and rights to legendary artists (Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Queen, etc.).
- **End‑to‑end artist ecosystem**: From A&R and recording to publishing, distribution, merchandise, and sync – all under one roof.
- **Global scale & Sony synergy**: Access to Sony’s electronics, gaming (PlayStation), and entertainment divisions for cross‑promotion and technology innovations.
- **Deep industry relationships**: Long‑standing ties with streaming services, radio, live events, and media partners.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital transformation**: Expanding direct‑to‑consumer channels, fan‑data analytics, and personalized experiences.
- **Emerging technology**: Investment in AI‑assisted music creation, spatial audio, and virtual concerts.
- **Global growth**: Strengthening presence in high‑growth markets (India, Latin America, Africa) via local labels and partnerships.
- **Diversified revenue**: Growing non‑streaming income through sync licensing, brand partnerships, podcasting, and live events.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Honour the creative journey” – a collaborative, creative environment that values insight, integrity, and imagination.
- **Career development**: Award‑winning 12‑month paid internship programs, global mobility, and internal learning opportunities.
- **Remote / Hybrid / Office**: Roles are posted for both in‑office (New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, London, Mumbai, Warsaw) and remote positions – policy varies by team and function.
- **Perks**: Competitive compensation, benefits, access to a global music community, and the chance to work directly with top artists.
- **Engineering & Data**: Growing data analytics, security, and engineering teams (e.g., Label Analytics, Cyber Security, Automation) – tech roles are integrated into a creative business.

## Sources
1. [Sony Music Global Job Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonymusicentertainment/jobs/8239876002)
2. [Sony Music Careers](https://careers.sonymusic.com/jobs/)
3. [Inside Sony Music – Introducing Sony Music Careers](https://www.sonymusic.com/inside-sony-music/introducing-sony-music-careers/)
4. [Careers FAQ – Sony Music Careers](https://careers.sonymusic.com/how-we-hire/frequently-asked-questions/)
5. [Sony Music UK – Careers](https://www.sonymusic.co.uk/careers/)

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