Corporate/Music Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in New York City is seeking a skilled Corporate/Music Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience in prominent law firms' corporate and music departments. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in corporate law and the intricacies of the music industry, demonstrating strong drafting, organizational, and time management skills. This role demands a meticulous professional capable of handling complex transactions and agreements while coordinating with IP counsel for due diligence.

Duties:

• Draft, review, and negotiate asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, recording contracts, publishing contracts, producer agreements, songwriting agreements, tour and tour-related agreements, management agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance documents.
• Manage mergers and acquisitions within the music sector and oversee standard music transactions.
• Conduct due diligence for music catalog sales.
• Coordinate copyright due diligence and trademark searches in collaboration with IP counsel.
• Run acquisition and sale deals with oversight from senior partners.
• Maintain strong organizational skills and manage multiple tasks effectively within deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in corporate and music law at a prominent law firm.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• Proven experience in handling corporate governance and investment documents.
• Familiarity with both corporate and music transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Skills:

• Strong drafting, organizational, and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle complex legal documents and transactions.
• Proficient in managing and coordinating with IP counsel for copyright and trademark matters.
• Capable of running acquisition and sale deals with partner oversight.
• In-depth knowledge of asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and various music-related contracts.
• Experience with music catalog sale due diligence and standard music transactions.

Associates at this prestigious firm applaud that they are given high-level work paired with ample resources; the result, they say, is that they receive interesting projects and valuable collaborations with senior associates and partners. They also praise its flexible face-time policies paired with market pay.