Corporate amp Media Transactions Associate

Profile

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its Corporate & Media Transactions team in Century City, Los Angeles. This role involves working on a variety of media-focused corporate deals for clients across the U.S., U.K., EU, and Asia, within a collaborative and high-energy environment.

Duties

• Collaborate on entertainment, sports, and media sector transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity investments

• Structure and negotiate IP-based financing arrangements, film and television funding agreements, and co-production, licensing, and distribution contracts

• Support cross-border consolidations and strategic partnerships, coordinating with counsel in multiple jurisdictions

• Draft and review transactional documentation, such as asset purchase agreements, equity financing instruments, and commercial agreements

• Liaise with senior attorneys and deal teams to ensure the timely execution of closing deliverables

• Conduct legal research on industry-specific issues, regulatory considerations, and contract interpretations

• Manage multiple assignments concurrently, maintaining deadlines in a fast-paced transactional practice

Requirements

• 3–4 years of experience at a major law firm or corporate legal department in entertainment, sports & media, M&A, and private equity

• Proven track record of handling deal components independently while collaborating effectively on team projects

• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions involving media companies or related clients

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in drafting and negotiating

• Comfort interacting directly with internal stakeholders and external clients, including studios, production firms, investors, and distributors

• Capacity to adapt in a dynamic practice environment and contribute creative solutions to transactional challenges

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

• Strong academic performance, evidenced by transcripts submitted upon application

Certifications

• Active bar membership in California (or eligibility to transfer), with good standing maintained

• Any additional entertainment, sports & media-focused certifications or continuing legal education credits (preferred but not required)

Skills

• High proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, particularly within the media sector

• Robust research capabilities to analyze cross-border regulatory and intellectual property issues

• Strong organizational skills to handle concurrent transactions and meet tight deadlines

• Collaborative mindset: able to work seamlessly on multi-disciplinary teams and cultivate positive internal and client relationships

• Intellectual curiosity and self-motivation to deepen expertise in media deal structuring and grow within a top-tier corporate practice

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with matching

• Disability and life insurance

• Adoption assistance

• Backup care for dependents

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306