Entertainment Transactions Associate (Attorney)

Job Overview:

A leading law firm in New York is seeking an experienced associate attorney to join its Entertainment Transactions & Finance practice group. This is a hybrid opportunity offering exposure to both high-value corporate and intellectual property transactions in the entertainment industry. The role is ideal for attorneys who are passionate about entertainment law and eager to grow within a high-performing legal team focused on cutting-edge media, music, and IP matters.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Draft, manage, and negotiate complex entertainment agreements involving music and other forms of intellectual property

• Advise clients on catalog sales and acquisitions, IP licensing, and transactional strategy

• Support clients through mergers, acquisitions, and financing deals within the entertainment sector

• Collaborate with other attorneys, consultants, and professionals across disciplines

• Participate in day-to-day legal matters involving talent, production, and content creation

• Engage in strategic planning for content development, acquisition, and distribution

Requirements:

• 3–6 years of relevant corporate transactional or entertainment law experience

• Prior experience in catalog sale/acquisition transactions preferred

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters with high attention to detail

• Proven success in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in good standing in New York or eligibility for admission

Skills:

• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills

• Knowledge of intellectual property rights and entertainment industry practices

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Strategic thinker with the ability to see both big picture and fine details

• Growth mindset and eagerness to develop long-term industry expertise

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture

• Opportunities for advancement within a nationally recognized entertainment law practice

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.