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Today we are hiring a Remote/Hybrid, Associate Litigation Attorney for our client in their NYC location. You will be able to work full remote as long as you're residing in NYC and as a member of the NYS Bar! 

Our client is seeking an Entertainment Transactions Associate with 3–6 years of corporate transactional experience, ideally within the entertainment industry.

This is a hybrid role offering exposure to entertainment financing, IP transactions, and talent and production matters related to content creation and distribution.

Position Overview:

This role is ideal for an active attorney who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is eager to deepen their experience at the intersection of corporate law and entertainment. Candidates should be proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated to work on high-level transactions while growing as a trusted advisor in the entertainment space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, and manage complex agreements involving music and other intellectual property assets

• Support M&A, catalog sales, financing, and other corporate transactions involving entertainment companies and assets

• Advise clients on talent, production, and distribution matters across film, television, music, and digital content

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of attorneys, consultants, and professionals

• Engage in strategic problem-solving and develop critical insights on IP-related matters

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 3–6 years of experience in entertainment, M&A, IP transactions, or related corporate practice

• Experience with catalog sales and acquisitions (preferred)

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with attention to detail and a strategic mindset

• Organized and capable of managing multiple matters simultaneously

• Collaborative, proactive, and driven by excellence

• Growth-minded and eager to build long-term expertise in entertainment law

• Admitted to practice and in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction

This is a unique opportunity for a mid-level attorney seeking to work on high-profile transactions and build a career in the evolving world of entertainment, media, and IP.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
3–6 years of experience in entertainment, M&A, IP transactions, or related corporate practice
Experience with catalog sales and acquisitions (preferred)
Growth-minded and eager to build long-term expertise in entertainment law

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $170,000 to $230,000

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - No

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details

Seniority Level - Associate

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Juris Doctor

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Willingness to Travel - Never

Our client's Ideal Candidate
Will have 3 to 6 years of experience only as a practicing attorney.

Will be a member of the NY bar or able to waive in and have a strong academic background.  

-Will have a background in entertainment, M&A, IP transactions is much preferred.                                                                                                                                                     

-Will not have a jumpy, temp/contract background.