IP, Media & Entertainment Associate

Chris Baily; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown law firm in New York invites applications from talented IP, media and entertainment transactional lawyers with 2-3 years' experience. The role focuses on managing sophisticated transactions for rights holders and content creators across IP, media, entertainment and technology sectors.

You will work closely with partners and clients, handling structuring, negotiation, and execution from day one in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York Bar is required.
• Approximately 2-3 years of transactional legal experience.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and commercial judgement.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial, media and IP-related agreements.
• Manage transactions from inception through to completion.
• Advise clients on deal strategy and commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on complex matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships through practical advice.

Skills

New York Bar admission

2-3 years experience

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Commercial judgement

Written & verbal communication

Organization & project management

Independent working

Job description

IP, Media & Entertainment Transactional Associate

New York, NY | 2-3 Years' Experience

Join a Leading Specialist Practice at the Intersection of Intellectual Property, Media, Entertainment & Technology

A highly regarded boutique law firm is seeking a talented IP, Media & Entertainment Transactional Associate to join its growing New York office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer looking to build their career within a specialist practice advising clients across the intellectual property, media, entertainment and technology sectors.

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of sophisticated transactions for innovative businesses, creators, rights holders and emerging companies operating across the creative industries.

Offering significant responsibility, direct client exposure and high-quality work from day one, this role is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys being closely involved in deal-making and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Role

You will support and lead transactions across a wide range of industries and content platforms, including:

• Film and television
• Streaming and digital media
• Podcasts and audio content
• Publishing
• Theatre and live entertainment
• Sports and promotional ventures
• Marketing and advertising
• Technology and digital products
• Intellectual property licensing and exploitation
• Commercial and corporate transactions

Working closely with partners and clients, you will play an active role in transactions from initial structuring through to negotiation, execution and post-completion matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial, media and IP-related agreements
• Manage transactions from inception through to completion
• Advise clients on deal strategy and commercial objectives
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on complex matters
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive and practical advice
• Monitor legal and commercial developments impacting client industries
• Manage multiple matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

Candidate Profile

• Admission to the New York Bar (required)
• Approximately 2-3 years of transactional legal experience
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical and commercial judgement
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team culture
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to client service

Desirable Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Intellectual property transactions and licensing
• Media and entertainment agreements
• Technology and digital media transactions
• Commercial contracts
• Corporate and business transactions
• Content production, distribution and exploitation arrangements

What's on Offer?

• Exposure to sophisticated and high-profile transactions
• Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment
• Excellent mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• The opportunity to work at the forefront of the rapidly evolving IP, media, entertainment and technology sectors

Requirements

Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar and authorised to practice law in New York.

If you are a driven transactional lawyer looking for a role that combines high-quality legal work with genuine industry engagement, we would be delighted to hear from you.

IP, Media & Entertainment Transactional Associate

New York, NY | 2-3 Years' Experience