Mid-Level Associate: Digital Media Transactions
Our client, a boutique media and entertainment law firm based in NYC, is currently seeking a a mid-level associate to join their transactional practice.
The estimated base salary range of this position is $150,000-$200,000 and may vary depending on experience and other factors. The role is also eligible for standard benefits, 401(k), and discretionary bonus.
Overview:
This position primarily will support the firm’s commercial transactional work.
In this role, the associate will:
- handle a wide variety of sophisticated and engaging media and marketing transactions.
- be responsible for structuring, drafting, negotiating and analyzing agreements primarily on behalf of emerging and social media and sports/entertainment companies.
- counsel clients on compliance with various advertising, promotions and consumer protection laws governing influencers/social media, native advertising, sweepstakes and contests and cause-related marketing.
- advise clients on media distribution partner relationships
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of transactional experience at a law firm or in-house
- Keen interest in the media and entertainment businesses
- A strong understanding of advertising and promotion laws (contests and sweepstakes, social media marketing, native advertising)
- Working knowledge of data protection laws is a plus
- A self-starter, with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Interest in joining a boutique law firm with a strong culture
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Bar admission New York and/or California
All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
