Music Rights Transactions Attorney

Our client a leading Am Law 200 firm is seeking an attorney who is passionate about the business of music and entertainment and about supporting the artists brands and innovators who shape global culture.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law creativity and commerce managing the clearance of albums and recordings while engaging in critical thinking and creative problem-solving on behalf of world-renowned clients.

What Youll Do

• Review and coordinate comments for standard third-party participant agreements related to compositions and recorded music
• Draft and revise producer mixer featured artist and songwriter agreements as well as letters of direction certificates of recording and related documents
• Prepare and update template agreements across music entertainment and adjacent fields (including publicity and interview releases)
• Collaborate directly with a team of attorneys consultants and industry professionals to deliver strategic counsel
• Develop deeper insight and strategy around intellectual property and entertainment law

Who You Are

• An attorney with foundational experience or demonstrated interest in the music industry or in related fields such as corporate law IP development or IP enforcement
• Passionate about helping recording artists realize their creative and business goals
• A self-starter who embraces challenges with an I can do that attitude
• A collaborator who values teamwork communication and shared success
• Motivated by excellence and innovation with a forward-looking view of entertainment law
• A critical thinker with strong attention to detail and sound judgment
• An effective communicator articulate in both writing and speech
• Confident yet curious eager to learn and ask thoughtful questions
• Bar admission in good standing (or awaiting bar results) in the jurisdiction where you plan to practice

About the Team

The firms Music team is a close-knit group of attorneys consultants specialists and professionals who are passionate about advancing the creative ecosystem. They represent icons global brands emerging talent executives and innovators providing exceptional legal service and strategic counsel.

This team thrives in a meritocratic environment that values initiative collaboration and ambition creating opportunities for personal and professional growth while helping clients achieve artistic and business excellence.