Corporate​/Entertainment; Music Associate, Mid-Level

Century City - Corporate/Entertainment (Music) Associate, Mid-Level

Our Entertainment and Media practice group is seeking a 3rd - 6th year Corporate Associate with M&A experience to become an integral part of our specialized music team in our Century City office. This position offers a tremendous opportunity to engage in high-level transactions with a diverse roster of clients, including emerging and superstar-level talent, boutique and institutional music companies, investors, digital music services, and music business entrepreneurs.

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel on music M&A transactions, including conducting thorough due diligence and the preparation, review and negotiation of acquisition, sale and financing agreements.
• Work collaboratively on a range of music industry transactions, such as recording agreements, album clearance work, music publishing and administration agreements, music catalog acquisitions and sales, management agreements, joint venture agreements, sponsorship and endorsements, digital licensing and matters related to copyright and Artificial Intelligence.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing of the California State Bar.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of M&A experience at a reputable large law firm.
• Experience in music catalog sales and acquisitions is a strong advantage.

• Exceptional judgement.
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills.
• The ability to integrate seamlessly into a close-knit, high performing team.
• The drive and proficiency to hit the ground running on various transactions at the highest level.
• Someone who aspires to partnership and views the role as a career-defining opportunity.

Pay Range: $260,000 - $390,000. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith's pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

• 401k Plan
• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Virtual Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Hospital indemnity
• Critical illness
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Lyra Health EAP
• Paid Family Leave
• College Savings Plan
• Transportation benefit
• Back-up Child Care
• College Coach
• Pet insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vacation time
• Excess Liability Insurance

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