Associate Attorney
Confidential
Century City, CAFull Time Job
Boutique entertainment law firm is looking for a junior level associate to join the team. Candidates ideally will have at experience at an entertainment law firm, studio, distribution company, agency, or production company. The firm will also consider candidates who have 2+ years of experience at a top tier corporate law firm looking to transition into the entertainment industry. The firm's clients include film and television studios, production companies, financiers, actors, producers, and executives.
Approximate Duties:
• Draft and negotiate above and below-the-line agreements for film and television projects.
• Review and negotiate writer agreements, option purchase and other rights agreements, sales agent agreements, investment agreements, and distribution agreements.
• Coordinate on productions with producers regarding day-to-day legal services being performed by the firm.
• Assist clients in resolving clearance and guild (SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA) related issues.
• Negotiate and draft non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, employment, and other ordinary course business contracts.
Skills/Qualifications:
• Strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school and California Bar admission.
• Film, television or digital development or production legal experience.
• Analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, negotiation, strategic thinking, and legal reasoning skills.
• Initiative to take on new tasks and responsibilities. Highly self-motivated and well organized with a strong work ethic.
• Strong project management, time management, and long-term planning skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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