Media & Entertainment Transactional Associate Attorney

Pay: $155000.00 - $175000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly regarded boutique law firm focused on media entertainment technology and intellectual property.
• Work directly on sophisticated high-visibility transactions spanning streaming film podcasts publishing sports theater digital media technology and more.
• Take meaningful ownership of deals from initial concept through execution while working closely with experienced partners and sophisticated clients.
• Build a distinctive practice at the intersection of law business technology entertainment and the creative industries.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment where initiative judgment writing ability and deal-making skills are valued.
• Competitive compensation plus bonus client origination opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

New York City NY Hybrid. We are looking for NYC-based attorneys who can come into the office a few times each week particularly during the initial onboarding period while enjoying meaningful flexibility to work remotely.

Note:

Applicants must be attorneys at the 2nd to 3rd year associate level with at least 1 year of directly relevant transactional drafting and negotiation experience.

About Us

We are a boutique law firm focused on media entertainment technology intellectual property and the creative industries. Our team works closely with clients on sophisticated transactions and strategic legal matters providing practical business-minded counsel in a rapidly evolving industry. We value excellent work initiative collaboration and genuine enthusiasm for the industries we serve.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support sophisticated media entertainment technology intellectual property and corporate transactions from deal ideation through execution.
• Draft review revise and negotiate a wide range of agreements including bespoke transaction documents and client-specific templates.
• Advise clients across streaming film documentaries podcasts theater publishing digital media live events sports promotions marketing commercial technology and related matters.
• Partner closely with senior attorneys and clients to develop practical deal strategies and move transactions forward efficiently.
• Manage multiple complex fast-moving matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality.
• Research and monitor legal and industry developments that may affect client transactions.
• Take initiative anticipate needs manage workflows and see matters through to completion.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients through thoughtful responsive and commercially minded legal guidance.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the applicable state bar.
• 2 years of experience as a practicing associate ideally at the 2nd to 3rd year level.
• 1 year of transactional drafting and negotiation experience.
• Strong legal writing drafting analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced transactional environment.
• Strong judgment attention to detail initiative and follow-through.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine interest in media entertainment technology culture and the arts.
• Collaborative mindset with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of matters.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work on interesting industry-defining matters rather than routine transactions with meaningful exposure to clients and deal strategy. Our team values smart thinking strong writing collaboration and initiative while giving attorneys the opportunity to grow their practices and develop deep expertise at the intersection of law and the creative and technology industries.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: NY bar. 2 yr associate 1 yr of transactional drafting/negotiating exp.

• Required Years as Associate: 2 years
• Additional context: Relocation- No. Packages - No
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 2 to 3 years: $155000 - $165000
  • 3 years: $165000 - $175000

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