Entertainment Associate

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein and Selz PC•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$210,000 - $280,000

About The Position

Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities in New York City, Frankfurt Kurnit now provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide from our offices in NYC and Century City. With leading practices in entertainment, advertising, intellectual property, technology, litigation, corporate & finance, estate planning, charitable organizations, professional responsibility, and other areas, The National Law Journal named us to its "Midsize Hot List." The Legal 500 describes us as an "exemplary practice [that] well and truly earns its five-star rating." And Chambers USA praises us as “top-notch,” “well-regarded,” and “highly respected.” Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has offices in Los Angeles and New York City. Frankfurt Kurnit, one of Crain's New York "Best Places to Work", is seeking a highly motivated Entertainment Associate to work closely with established partners and a diverse roster of clients across film, television, digital media, and emerging platforms. We are seeking a diligent and committed attorney who is admitted to practice in California.

Requirements

Ability to manage and organize a heavy volume of time-sensitive matters and multiple clients in a fast-paced environment, working with the Entertainment Group and other attorneys throughout the Firm, with exceptional attention to detail, pragmatism, and judgment.
Ability to work collaboratively and also independently depending on the assignments.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
Interest in attending client and entertainment industry-related events.
1 – 3 years of law firm and/or in-house legal experience post-law school required.
Membership in the California Bar.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of entertainment-related agreements, including talent, production, licensing, and development agreements.
Negotiate deal terms for the acquisition of intellectual property and the engagement of writers, directors, producers, actors, comedians, animators, podcasters, broadcasters, and influencers.
Provide strategic analysis of entertainment, intellectual property, and contract issues.
Advise clients in connection with intellectual property issues and the customary parameters of deal terms in the film, television, and digital industries.
Interface directly with clients, agents, managers, and business affairs executives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.