Media and Entertainment Finance Associates (Multi City)

About the role

DLA Piper is seeking an experienced mid-level finance associate with a strong interest in the media & entertainment industry to join its Sports, Media & Entertainment group in our Los Angeles or New York office.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in senior, junior and structured/ABS debt financing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to music, film and TV financing structures.
• Work on acquisitions and acquisition financing of media and entertainment assets, including music catalogues, film libraries and other pools of media content.
• Provide substantive transactional experience in the music, film/TV, sports/media industries.
• Manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of debt finance experience at a law firm.
• Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing.
• JD degree from an accredited law school.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of substantive debt finance, entertainment and copyright law.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Research and problem-solving skills.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Ability to influence others.
• Persuasive communication.
• Management skills.

Skills

• Experience with private credit and/or ABS/structured financing transactions.
• Experience with music, film and TV financing structures.

Benefits

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Pay

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $310,000 - $390,000 per year depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home.