Corporate/Music Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled Corporate/Music Associate Attorney to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience working in prominent law firms' corporate and music departments. This role involves handling diverse corporate and music-related legal matters, including drafting and reviewing complex agreements, managing transactions, and coordinating due diligence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft and review various agreements, including asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, recording contracts, publishing contracts, producer agreements, songwriting agreements, tour agreements, and management agreements.
• Manage and oversee mergers and acquisitions in the music space, including music catalog sale due diligence.
• Handle corporate governance and investment documents, including operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other related documents.
• Coordinate copyright due diligence and trademark searches in collaboration with IP counsel.
• Provide legal support for acquisition and sale deals, working closely with partners.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations in the corporate and music sectors.
• Maintain strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations affecting the corporate and music industries.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in California.
• 4-6 years of experience in prominent law firms' corporate and music departments or equivalent.
• Proven experience with asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, recording contracts, and other music-related contracts.
• Experience with music catalog sale due diligence.
• Demonstrated ability to handle mergers and acquisitions in the music industry and standard music transactions.

Skills

• Strong drafting and legal writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in coordinating due diligence and legal research.

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
• Licensed to practice law in California.

Job Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Associates at this prestigious firm applaud that they are given high-level work paired with ample resources; the result, they say, is that they receive interesting projects and valuable collaborations with senior associates and partners. They also praise its flexible face-time policies paired with market pay.