Fair Use/Clearance Attorney

Job Title: Fair Use/Clearance Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Beverly Hills, CA, seeks a skilled Fair Use/Clearance Attorney to provide legal counsel and strategic guidance to clients in the entertainment, media, and technology sectors on copyright clearance and fair use matters.

Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive copyright clearance searches for various forms of media, including films, television programs, digital content, and other creative works.
• Provide legal guidance and opinions to clients on copyright law, fair use doctrine, rights clearance, defamation, and related legal issues.
• Draft opinion letters and advise clients on potential copyright infringement risks and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, production, and business affairs, to develop clearance strategies and ensure compliance with copyright laws.
• Stay updated on developments in copyright law, industry trends, and emerging technologies to provide innovative solutions and proactive legal advice.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar and in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience practicing intellectual property law, specifically on copyright clearance and fair use.
• Strong understanding of copyright law principles and familiarity with fair use doctrine.
• Ability to work with incomplete information and ambiguous contractual terms.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred experience working with clients in the entertainment, media, or technology sectors.
• Familiarity with digital copyright issues and emerging technologies is a plus.
• Experience conducting trademark clearance searches is advantageous.
• Desired familiarity with physical production and production legal drafting.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar and in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of copyright law principles and fair use doctrine.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with digital copyright issues and emerging technologies.
• Experience in conducting trademark clearance searches is a plus.
• Knowledge of physical production and production legal drafting is desired.

This law firm handles legal cases related to the entertainment industry. Their areas of practice include production, financing, distribution, television, business affairs, copyright or trademark, and transactional. The firm is located in Beverly Hills, CA.