Music Rights Attorney

Job Overview

A leading entertainment law firm is seeking a Music Rights Attorney to join its Los Angeles office. This position is ideal for candidates passionate about the music and entertainment industries, with a focus on recorded music and musical compositions. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting icons, global brands, and emerging talents through strategic intellectual property management and negotiation.

Location

• Los Angeles, California

Duties

• Review and coordinate preparation of comments for third-party participant agreements related to music compositions and recordings
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including producer, mixer, featured artist, songwriter, and certificates of recording
• Collaborate with other attorneys, consultants, and professionals on intellectual property matters
• Develop and apply strategic thinking in the areas of music rights, copyright law, and entertainment agreements

Requirements

• Basic experience or demonstrated interest in the music industry or related fields (e.g., corporate law or intellectual property)
• Strong initiative and a proactive approach to solving problems and seizing opportunities
• Commitment to excellence in client service and legal work
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Bar membership in good standing or pending bar results in the jurisdiction of practice

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective negotiation and contract drafting abilities
• Critical thinking and attention to detail, with a broader perspective on the industry landscape
• Openness to learning and adapting within a dynamic field

Benefits

• Additional benefits, including medical and financial offerings, depending on the position

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.