What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Intern position at Sony Corporation of America?
Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en. POSITION SUMMARY Sony Corporation of America (“SCA”) is seeking a Spring 2026 law student intern to support the Legal Department. This is a paid internship and the intern will assist lawyers in transactional, litigation and corporate matters. SCA’s law student intern program is designed to provide the intern with hands-on training in a real-world environment of an in-house legal department. Assignments will vary and may include researching and drafting memos, reviewing agreements and other legal documents, attending client meetings, negotiations, etc. Interns will work in person at least 1-2 days in the NYC office for approximately 15-20 hours/week. QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION Your qualifications and experience should include: Experience/background/course work/other indicia of interest in the fields of technology, media, or similar industries Minimum of 3.0 GPA Prior law firm/judicial internship or related internship experience is a plus Highly organized and detail-oriented Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks until they are completed Experience in discreetly handling confidential information preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school If applicant is seeking course credit, such applicant must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school internship/externship or clinical program Requirements: Submit resume, cover letter, writing sample and copy of law school transcript as part of the application materials Available to work starting January 2026 until the end of Spring 2026 semester Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. The target hourly rate for this internship is $23.00 per hour. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime. #LI-EK1 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for. We are aware that unauthorized individuals or organizations may attempt to solicit personal information or payments from job applicants by impersonating our company through fraudulent job postings. We take these matters seriously but cannot control third-party websites. To protect your personal information, please verify that any job posting you respond to also appears on our official Careers page: www.sonyjobs.com. Please also be advised that we never request personal identifying information (such as Social Security numbers, bank details, or copies of identification documents) during the initial stages of our application process. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication, please contact careers@sonyusa.com before submitting any information. Right to Work (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish) Purpose Fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology. Values Dreams & Curiosity Pioneer the future with dreams and curiosity. Diversity Pursue the creation of the very best by harnessing diversity and varying viewpoints. Integrity & Sincerity Earn the trust for the Sony brand through ethical and responsible conduct. Sustainability Fulfill our stakeholder responsibilities through disciplined business practices.
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