Media and Entertainment Attorney

Hire Counsel
Published
November 24, 2014
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Category
Job Type

Description

Our client, a top internet company is seeking a media attorney for its LA office. Qualified attorney will have at least 5+ years experience handling licensing, productions and domestic acquisition and distribution of content. In this position attorney will Work closely with pertinent business groups in structuring, drafting, negotiating and advising on complex, multi-faceted media agreements, including licensing, advertising and distribution agreements. You must be able to work independently and as a part of a highly collaborative team. Client is seeking attorneys with a strong work ethic, professional demeanor and business acumen for this position.

 

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume as a Word attachment to laattorneyjobs@hirecounsel.com.

 

Required Experience

· JD degree from an ABA accredited university

· Active member of a state bar

· 5+ year’s experience as a practicing attorney in-house at a studio or network or relevant law firm experience.

· Experience counseling and partnering with business clients on complex issues

· Experience with entertainment and digital media transactions including production, content licensing, acquisition and distribution. Knowledge of TV, cable television and VOD/EST

· Structure, negotiate and draft complex deals and agreements involving development, production and distribution

· Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements (SAG/AFTRA, WGA, DGA), and familiarity with compensation structures used in the entertainment industry. Experience with music licensing, rights clearances, marketing review. Ability to analyze chain of title.

 

 

Project Details

· Location-Santa Monica

· Hire Date-within the next 4 weeks

· Length of engagement-4-6 months or longer

· Pay is commensurate with experience

 

Available Benefits Equity participation through Employee Stock Ownership Plan, provided meeting plan requirements, Highly competitive hourly rates, Direct Deposit, 401(k), Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance among others.

 

About Hire Counsel Hire Counsel is proud to be a 100% employee owned company through the HCMC Legal, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This unique corporate structure allows for equity participation by our temporary employees through the ESOP, provided they meet the Plan requirements. As a qualifying employee, you will become part of a growing family of legal contract professionals participating in a precedent setting employee benefit.

 

The ESOP benefit is in addition to our generous benefits packages including medical, dental and disability insurance, and 401(k) plan.

 

All resumes are held in strict confidence. We NEVER forward your resume anywhere without obtaining your authorization first.

 

At Hire Counsel we take great pride in the professional, courteous and congenial manner in which we work with all of our employees. We recognize our success is due to the efforts of our talented pool of hardworking temporary employees.

 

Hire Counsel is a national legal staffing organization dedicated to providing our clients with the finest candidates available. We keep this promise by offering our candidates an industry-leading benefits package and by hiring smart, experienced staff, all of whom are attorneys and paralegals committed to responsive, active service.

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