Sports, Media and Entertainment Associate

Work Type: Hybrid

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Time Type: Full Time

Summary

A leading law firm is seeking a mid-level finance associate to join its Media & Entertainment group. This position is open to the Los Angeles office.

Education

• JD required

Bar Admission

• Admitted to practice in California

Experience

• 4+ years of entertainment finance experience at a law firm
• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, and other parties to debt and equity financing transactions
• Strong drafting and negotiating experience in senior secured lending focused on music, film, and TV financing

Job Competencies & Desired Skills

• Knowledge of substantive finance, entertainment, and copyright law
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Good business judgment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Research and problem-solving skills
• Conceptual thinking
• Ability to influence others
• Persuasive communication
• Management skills

General & Essential Job Expectations

While specific job requirements may vary depending on the scope of the job and area of specialty, certain universal requirements include:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
• Foster positive work relationships
• Comply with all firm policies and practices
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned
• Embrace and uphold firm values, committed to excellence in client representation and professional development

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

• Hybrid with some in-office expectations
• Some travel required

Pay Transparency

The expected annual pay range for this position, if hired to work in California, is $310,000 - $390,000 per year. The compensation offered will depend on various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience, and overall qualifications. A comprehensive package of benefits is offered, including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).