Entertainment (Music) Associate Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Entertainment (Music) Associate Attorney with a minimum of 3-6 years of experience within the music business. The candidate will engage in high-level transactions with a diverse roster of clients, including emerging and superstar-level talent, music companies, investors, digital music services, and music business entrepreneurs. The role involves collaborating on various music industry transactions, providing comprehensive legal counsel on music M&A transactions, and ensuring thorough due diligence.

Duties:

• Engage in high-level transactions within the music industry
• Collaborate on recording agreements, album clearance work, music publishing agreements, and more
• Provide legal counsel on music M&A transactions, including due diligence and contract preparation
• Review and negotiate acquisition, sale, and financing agreements
• Handle matters related to copyright, artificial intelligence, and rights of name/image/likeness/voice
• Assist with music catalog acquisitions and sales
• Work on management agreements, joint venture agreements, sponsorship, endorsements, and digital music licensing deals
• Conduct legal research and analysis on music industry regulations and trends
• Draft legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and correspondence
• Represent clients in negotiations and meetings

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-6 years of experience within the music business
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing of the California State Bar
• Proficiency in music publishing, recorded music, management, joint ventures, sponsorship, endorsements, live touring, and digital music licensing deals
• Experience in music catalog sales and acquisitions preferred

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Active membership in good standing of the California State Bar

Skills:

• Strong understanding of the music industry and its legal aspects
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple transactions and projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal documents and contracts
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in legal research and writing

Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development draw associates to this AmLaw100 firm. This firm has been ranked regionally and nationwide for its vast array of varied practice groups, particularly its corporate practice. Associates are drawn to the collaborative effort at this firm, describing their colleagues as ?patient and willing to teach.? Additionally, the efforts the firm makes to develop careers is appealing to attorneys at this firm. The firm puts emphasis on its diversity, as well as its pro bono requirement hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.