Transactional Associate [New York]
Other · Posted 3 months ago
We are looking for a Transactional Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join a growing boutique media, entertainment, technology, and IP law firm. You'll work across multiple practice areas—theater, commercial transactional, film/podcast production, and the creator economy—supporting sophisticated clients ranging...
- Way of working
- Hybrid
- Location
- Downtown, New York, NY
- Pay range
- $155,000 to $175,000
- Level
- Junior
- Experience
- 2 to 4 years
- Type
- Full time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered for this role
- The company
- 20 to 50 people
The full description
We are looking for a Transactional Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join a growing boutique media, entertainment, technology, and IP law firm. You'll work across multiple practice areas—theater, commercial transactional, film/podcast production, and the creator economy—supporting sophisticated clients ranging from major publishing companies to independent creators in a collaborative, collegial environment.
What will you be doing?
- Drafting and negotiating commercial transactions across entertainment, media, and IP matters
- Supporting film, podcast, and theater production legal work
- Working on content deals related to the creator economy and influencer partnerships
- Collaborating directly with partners across multiple practice "pods" depending on client needs
- Interfacing with clients of all sizes—from Fortune 500 GCs to independent business owners
Key Requirements
- 2-4 years of transactional legal experience (big law generalist OR boutique entertainment/media firm background)
- Flexible and adaptable—willing to work across theater, commercial, production, and creator economy pods
- Strong client-facing skills and professional demeanor with sophisticated clients
- Eager interest in media, entertainment, and IP work (prior entertainment experience preferred but not required if candidate is a quick learner)
- Admitted to the New York bar or eligible for admission
How hiring runs
- 1Initial Video Screen with 1-2 Partners (15-20 min)
- 2Second Video Interview with two additional Partners (30 min)
- 3In-Person Office Interview with three to five Partners
- 4Take-Home Project
- 5Reference Checks
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