Associate - Litigation and Trial - Copyright

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join its Litigation and Trial team in New York, NY. The role involves working with a diverse range of clients, from startups to leading technology companies, on various copyright matters.

Duties

• Provide strategic counsel to technology and media companies.
• Litigate music-industry and infringement claims.
• Develop commercial strategies for compliance with copyright laws.
• Negotiate content licenses and business-critical agreements.
• Assist in structuring business models and rights clearance strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in copyright litigation and counseling.
• Experience with digital technologies and international copyright regimes preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in handling complex legal and business challenges.
• Ability to work with a cross-disciplinary team.
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Financial planning and savings support.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.