Associate - Copyright (Transactional)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced associate for its Copyright Transactional team in Menlo Park, CA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation, particularly in copyright, IP licensing, tech transactions, or entertainment deals.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts related to copyright and IP licensing.
• Provide strategic counseling on copyright matters to a diverse client base.
• Assist in developing compliance strategies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
• Collaborate with clients in the music, entertainment, and content industries.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Familiarity with music, entertainment, and/or content industries preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Support for managing health and financial planning.

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.