Associate Attorney, Music Entertainment

This is a Full Time Job

Associate Attorney at Music Entertainment Law Firm

A preeminent boutique music and entertainment transactional law firm is seeking an associate attorney with a minimum of two years of experience in music transactions to join its practice.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in music and entertainment transactional matters, including drafting and negotiating agreements in the music industry (recording, publishing, touring, festival, distribution, songwriter, featured artist, live performance, sponsorship and endorsement, merchandising, branding and licensing, and management agreements). Ideal candidates will also have experience with intellectual property, copyright, trademark, licensing, joint venture agreements, and usage rights matters. Experience in catalog acquisitions is a plus.

The firm represents high-profile clients, including individual artists and musicians, songwriters, producers, record labels, music publishing companies, management companies, and executives.

Applicant Requirements:
• Minimum of two years of music transactional experience
• Demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for music industry issues and trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail; excellent legal research and analytical skills
• Bar membership in good standing in New York and/or California
• Strong organization skills
• Excellent ability to work independently and remotely