Associate Attorney

Who We Are The Manatt Entertainment team is a close-knit group of attorneys, consultants and professionals who provide excellent service, create growth opportunities and positively affect the creative ecosystem through individual & corporate transactions, stalwart representation and national advocacy efforts. We represent icons, global brands, cutting‑edge and forward‑thinking disruptors, intellectual property investors, purchasers and sellers, developing and emerging talent, executives, and good ideas. We are mission driven, holistic advisors and advocates. We are a meritocracy that awards initiative, teamwork and ambition. Job Description We are looking for an attorney with two to three years of transactional experience in the music business, who is passionate about the business of music, entertainment, and issues facing global icons and brands. We want someone who can plug directly in and run relatively independently on music clearances, and also someone who has interest in asset purchase agreements (catalogue sales) in the music business. This is a unique hybrid opportunity to work on sophisticated entertainment financing and corporate transactions as well as day‑to‑day talent and production matters involved in the creation and distribution of intellectual property. We are seeking someone who can think critically, is willing to work hard, learn, grow, and contribute and problem‑solve creatively. If you have the right attitude, the Manatt Entertainment team will invest in you and train you to be one of the great entertainment legal minds of tomorrow. What You’ll Do Review and coordinate preparation of comments in connection with standard third‑party participant agreements for compositions and recorded music Third‑party participant agreements: producer agreements, mixer agreements, featured artist agreements, letters of direction, certificates of recording, songwriter agreements, etc. Draft and coordinate revision of standard third‑party participant agreements as well as other basic agreements in music, entertainment and adjacent fields (including publicity and interview releases) Be a significant member of a team that drafts, manages and negotiates high value asset purchase agreements in music Participate in sophisticated corporate and financing transactions focused in the ever‑evolving entertainment space Work in teams with other associates, partners, consultants and professionals Further develop critical thinking and strategy in the world of intellectual property Whom We’d Like To Meet Someone with two to three years of experience in the music business Someone who is passionate about helping recording artists fulfill their visions and who is eager to learn Proactive self‑starter with a “can do” mindset Experience with or interest in catalog sales and acquisitions Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple matters simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication skills California Bar membership in good standing The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. Additional medical, financial and/or other benefits will be offered dependent on the position. US Pay Range $150,000—$170,000 USD EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr