Media and Entertainment Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced mid-level finance associate with a strong interest in the media and entertainment industry to join its Sports, Media & Entertainment group in Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY. This role offers the opportunity to work with notable clients across the music, film, TV, sports, and entertainment industries, engaging in senior, junior, mezzanine, and structured debt and equity financings.

Duties

• Represent agents, lenders, borrowers, issuers, and other parties in debt financing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate secured lending agreements, particularly in media financing.
• Engage in private credit and ABS/structured financing transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to deliver high-quality legal services.

Requirements

• 4+ years of debt finance experience at a law firm.
• Experience with music, film, TV, and/or other media financing structures preferred.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands.

Education

• JD degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the state of employment.

Skills

• Knowledge of debt finance, entertainment, and copyright law.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.