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§ Title: Senior Media & Entertainment Transactions Counsel

Practice Area: Creative Media, Entertainment, and Strategic Intellectual Property Transactions

§ Location: Los Angeles, CA

§ Salary: $375,000 to $415,000 Base Salary (Accompanied by a robust performance-based bonus structure, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement options, commuter benefits, and holistic well-being programs)

§ Schedule: Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed target.

§ The Firm:

People Placers Staffing, a premier specialist in placing top-notch legal talent, has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of a highly distinguished AmLaw 100 institution. Our client maintains a formidable national footprint and a globally recognized media and entertainment practice. With roots tracing back over half a century, this prestigious firm has cultivated a reputation for delivering sophisticated, commercially driven legal strategies to high-profile figures and corporate entities across the entertainment landscape. The firm boasts top-tier recognition in national rankings for its transactional prowess and is celebrated for maintaining a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. This presents an extraordinary platform for a motivated legal professional seeking to elevate their practice within a well-resourced, highly respected environment in the heart of the entertainment industry.

§ Duties:

The successful incoming attorney will serve as a trusted legal advisor, navigating complex business affairs and contractual arrangements for a premier clientele spanning the creative arts. This role demands exceptional analytical rigor and a nuanced understanding of the modern entertainment ecosystem. Core responsibilities encompass: ⨖ Structuring, drafting, and aggressively negotiating a broad spectrum of sophisticated agreements on behalf of artists, executive producers, and institutional media stakeholders. ⨖ Serving as the primary liaison and strategic counselor to industry representatives, including talent agents, personal managers, and corporate executives, ensuring all legal mechanisms align with overarching commercial objectives. ⨖ Advising on multifaceted transactional matters, including content development, financing, production, and distribution across traditional and emerging digital platforms. ⨖ Identifying and mitigating potential liabilities inherent in media production, intellectual property utilization, and talent engagements.

§ Qualifications:

Candidates must present a distinguished academic background and a demonstrable history of success handling complex entertainment matters. ⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited academic institution alongside stellar professional credentials. ⨖ Active Bar Membership in good standing within the State of California. ⨖ A minimum of five (5) years of substantive, post-qualification experience specifically focused on entertainment, media, or related transactional law. ⨖ Background spanning either sophisticated law firm practice or relevant in-house corporate counsel roles within the media sector. ⨖ Exceptional drafting capabilities, sharp negotiation acumen, and an inherent ability to thrive as a personable, self-motivated team contributor.

§ Skills:

The following attributes are not strictly mandated but will heavily elevate a candidate's profile for this competitive role: ⨖ Established industry relationships or a portable book of business within the Los Angeles entertainment community. ⨖ Specialized expertise in emerging media formats, digital rights, or union/guild regulations (e.g., SAG-AFTRA, WGA, DGA). ⨖ Proven leadership capabilities with an aptitude for mentoring junior legal staff and spearheading complex, multi-party deal closures.

!Notice¡ *This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.