Entertainment Music Associate Attorney Job at BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles

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