Description:

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Our Entertainment & Media Industry Group is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Staff Attorney to join our Transactional Music Team. This role will focus on music industry clearance agreements and copyright-related matters, supplying critical support to attorneys handling high-profile transactions across the music industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and track producer agreements, side artist agreements, mixer agreements, work-for-hire agreements, and other clearance-related contracts.
Manage the execution and organization of clearance agreements, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
Conduct U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) research as well as handle copyright registrations and recordations.
Maintain contract databases and document management systems.
Assist attorneys with due diligence reviews for music catalog acquisitions, licensing agreements, and financing transactions.
Communicate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and industry stakeholders to facilitate contract execution and clearance.
Support broader transactional work, including royalty financings, music publishing deals, and music catalog acquisition agreements.

Qualifications & Skills:
JD and licensed to practice in California. 3+ years of directly relevant experience in music transactions, entertainment law, or a related field (law firm or in-house music company experience preferred). Strong understanding of music industry contracts, rights clearance, and copyright law. Ability to take direction and collaborate effectively with attorneys to ensure efficient handling of legal matters. Familiarity with USCO registration and recordation processes. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent judgement. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, document management systems, and legal research tools. Work alongside top-tier music attorneys on some of the most significant transactions in the industry. Gain firsthand experience in high-stakes music deals, licensing agreements, and complex copyright matters. Collaborate on strategic legal initiatives that shape the future of the music industry.

Pay Range: "$120,000 - $150,000. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith's pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.