Entertainment & Media Tech Transactions, NYC
Transition your IP transactional skill set to working with media and entertainment clients. This leading Media, Technology and Commercial Transactions Practice Group is looking for a corporate associate with 5+ years of broad IP transactional experience to work on a range of matters within their Media & Entertainment practice. This practice includes software development and licensing and digital content distribution across all platforms (e.g., online, cable, mobile.) In addition, associates in this group work on retail/consumer product sales & distribution, information technology procurement, outsourcing, social media, privacy,interactive entertainment/gaming, marketing, and promotional initiatives. This group works within a variety of industries involving digital media platforms, television networks and music companies.
Capital Markets Venture Tech, (Meatpacking) NYC
For those with a Capital Markets background who wish to transition into a tech focused practice, this boutique-style group within a global law firm is your key to working with tech companies. This innovative Venture Technology practice provides counsel to technology, life sciences companies and venture capital firms nationwide. The ideal candidate will have experience in public securities and/or capital markets; though not a requirement, those candidates with previous experience working with technology or life sciences companies will be strongly considered Responsibilities include counseling investors and emerging companies in day to day affairs while representing high growth businesses in connection with financings, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. This is a terrific opportunity to join a close-knit group of lawyers who are passionate about building an innovative brand within the NYC emerging companies ecosystem. Please note, this role is located in NYC’s Meatpacking District.
Emerging Companies, NYC
This elite NYC emerging companies team is looking for a 2-5th year associate to advise disruptive companies and the investors that fund them. Those with a strong corporate background and who have experience working with mergers & acquisitions, venture capital financings, and/or public or private companies are encouraged to apply. This group works with founders and management teams of companies ranging from true startups to late-stage venture-backed businesses, in connection with financings, M&A and other strategic transactions. Attorneys who gain experience within this group, receive unparalleled access to the top NYC & West Coast tech companies, and in addition, gain a coveted wide-ranging tool kit that is necessary for any associate who is looking to go in-house.
CROSSOVER/M&A to IP TRANSACTIONS, NYC
This prestige firm is looking for a mid-level associate to join their Technology Transactions Practice, focusing on M&A transactions. For those who have a strong M&A background (from a top firm) and whose practice has included some previous IP work, there could be an opportunity to potentially cross-over to this space. This team’s client base covers a broad spectrum of industries and technologies, including both established and emerging companies, and it’s practitioners are among the top in the world, having been recognized with a number of awards and honors in the field. Note, as licensing is a part of this role, those candidates who have stand-along licensing experience will be strongly considered.
art law/Tax, NYC
Switch up your institutional client base to work with top dealers and collectors in a rare opportunity to join this firm's unmatched art law department. With a reputation for representing the most widely-known museums and galleries, this firm truly knows no equal in the world of art, and has a coveted opportunity for a tax attorney to join their team. In this group, attorneys work on everything from international purchases and sales to estate issues involving rare art and art collateralization. Within this practice, the hired attorney will have the opportunity to explore the legal dynamics and tax implications of the art world to the fullest extent. Responsibilities include dealing with purchases, sales, loans, consignments and charitable giving of works of art, as well as tax structuring of commercial transactions. The ideal candidate will have a personal interest in art law and 2-5 years of experience with complex commercial tax law issues or Estate Planning experience. Please note, a Tax LLM is preferred, but is not required.
Privacy/Tech/Media/Sports, NYC
This highly ranked Vault firm is actively seeking an associate to join its esteemed Technology & Media group in NYC. Well-qualified candidates with 3-5 years of tech transactional experience will be considered. Within this group, you will have the opportunity to leverage your expertise with web and app development, hosting agreements, outsourcing, technology and content licensing, and privacy law to reach some of the most elusive industries, including entertainment, blockchain, e-commerce, retail, life sciences, fashion, and advertising. Associates within this prestigious group also work closely with the firm's leading M&A group and sports law group, where they are able to counsel major sports franchises regarding a host of transactions. For those who have experience with complex technology transactions and want to expand their practice to include privacy and data security along with sports and entertainment, this distinguished firm is a one stop shop for a combination of all those strengths and interests.
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Elite TECH transactions, SAN FRANCISCO
This group stands head and shoulders above other practices in the tech transactions world because of its prestigious work for major technology companies of every size in industries such as financial technology, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. On top of that, this tech transactions group is not an add-on, peripheral practice to the firm's M&A group.
This stand-alone practice is one of the most selective tech transactions practices in the country and is routinely ranked among the top 5 groups in the world, having worked on some of the most innovative and complex transactions in the space. This firm is just as committed to its unique culture as it is to its pristine work product; attorneys with a sense of humor and 2-4 years of experience working with license agreements, development agreements, distribution agreements, data sharing agreements, and service agreements are encouraged to apply.
Emerging Companies/Venture Capital, San Francisco or Silicon Valley
We are working with a highly-ranked firm that is a major player in the emerging technology and venture capital field to find an associate for an expansive corporate role in its San Francisco or Silicon Valley office. Here, you will work on complex matters for top clients at every stage of the business lifecycle, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies, along with the funds investing in these companies. Put yourself in an excellent position for an in-house exit at this firm that is in rapid growth mode and also boasts an impeccable cultural reputation, having been recognized by numerous publications as a premier spot for associate satisfaction. Applicants should have excellent academic credentials and 3-6 years of experience with any combination of the following: M&A, private equity, venture capital, and fund formation.
Outside GC, emerging companies, (SOMA) San Francisco
A firm that has helped lay the groundwork for some of the world's most innovative technology, life sciences, and growth companies seeks a corporate associate with 3-5 years of experience representing emerging growth technology companies. In this exciting role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to advise clients through all stages of their life-cycle from incorporation to exit, serving as “outside general counsel.” This includes being on the front lines with clients, including day-to-day counseling through direct interactions with management, negotiating and advising both companies and investors with respect to venture capital financings and negotiating strategic transactions and acquisitions. This role calls for a genuine interest in new technology—being a part of a team which helps these new technologies develop and their entrepreneurs thrive.
Venture Fund Formation, Silicon Valley
This tech firm is looking for a junior- mid-level associate to join their Venture Funds group, focusing on growth equity and venture capital fund formation. This team is a leader in the space, representing a predominant share of the leading growth equity and venture capital firms, both in the U.S. and internationally. Qualified candidates will have experience representing venture capital, growth equity or private equity firms in fund formations, as well as ongoing investment firm operations matters and compliance with the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, the Securities Act corporate, investment management or tax matters. This group will also consider candidates with relevant experience from a general corporate, investment management or tax background who wish to cross-over to a Venture funds practice.
Tech M&A, Silicon Valley
This firm is seeking a corporate associate with 2-6 years of experience from a top firm to work on sophisticated technology M&A and investment transactions for both leading global technology companies and PE funds. The ideal candidate will have a broad-range of public and private M&A experience, and have an interest in working with technology companies. This is a great opportunity to transition your general corporate client base to working with technology clients. Because deals are staffed leanly and attorneys (even at the junior level) receive a high level of client interaction, this group routinely yields in-house exits and is highly rated for associate satisfaction.
Communications data/Privacy, SAN FRANCISCO
This large global law firm's prominent data security and privacy practice is looking for associates at all levels to join their privacy team. This group focuses on compliance, privacy/cybersecurity program builds, new product reviews, M&A due diligence, contract negotiations, and cyber risk reviews and/or incident responses. This team is particularly strong in the communications sector and offers experience with a broad range of clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. The hired attorney can sit in either of the firm’s San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York, DC, Chicago, Seattle, Philadelphia or Miami Offices.
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tech capital markets, Los Angeles
Take your capital markets talents to Silicon Beach with this opportunity to join a powerhouse tech firm. The firm, known for its quality work and unique culture, is looking for associates with experience on a broad array of securities offerings and capital markets transactions to work on IPOs for the biggest names in the tech and life sciences industries. This firm is well known in the industry for its prodigious work with these companies, and its securities group is no exception; as their representation of companies on issuer-side IPOs increases, so does their representation of household-name public companies. If you want to be part of such an innovative space in the legal market while dramatically increasing your chances of landing an in-house exit, this opportunity may be just what you've been waiting for.
Emerging companies/Venture capital, Los Angeles
Want to bring your top ECVC practice to a prestigious firm known for rewarding its top associates with above-market bonuses, but don't like the idea of working for a firm with its headquarters across the country? Capture the best of both worlds at this top firm that allows each office to operate as its own boutique; management decisions, including bonuses and partnership track decisions, are almost always made locally. On top of that distinguishing feature, this firm's ECVC practice is truly tops in the market, representing investment banks, VC firms, and a variety of businesses from inception to IPO and beyond. With an elite practice group and brand name power that will provide your resume the ultimate prestige boost, this highly ranked Vault firm provides a combination of factors that will position you perfectly for the next stage of your career.
privacy/Data-security, Los Angeles
We are partnering with a Vault ranked firm on an opportunity for mid-level Associates to join their nationally-ranked Privacy & Data Security practice. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, APEC Cross border rules, digital technology, big data, analytics, behavioral tracking, Video Privacy Protection Act, CAN SPAM, TCPA while having experience drafting agreements and collaborating with clients. In addition, candidates should be familiar with the digital advertising ecosystem and the technologies associated with behavioral tracking, as well as data breach laws, forensic investigations, breach notification letters, cyber preparedness, and table top exercises. Experience with privacy and data security regimes in the US is a requirement, and EU and Asia experience is a plus. CIPP US/EU required; CIPP/Asia is a plus.
Media /Tech, Los Angeles
The Advanced Media and Technology Department of this elite entertainment firm is seeking an attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join its New York, Chicago, DC, Nashville, or LA offices. The ideal candidate will have substantial industry knowledge in advertising, technology, mobile, social or emerging media, and privacy, and be able to work across the department's transactional and counseling practice. Successful candidates will have excellent drafting, writing and analytical abilities, strong interpersonal and communication skills, accurate and strong attention to detail, high level of organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects and interface directly with clients. Superior academic credentials and applicable state bar admission are required.
music transactions, Los Angeles
The Entertainment and Media practice group of this firm is looking to hire an associate with 3-7 years of experience to join its Century City office with a focus on music transactions. Important attributes include, experience working on a variety of music business transactions, including recording agreements, producer and mixer agreements, merchandising agreements, sponsorship and endorsement agreements, touring agreements, music publishing agreements and an assortment of other music business and entertainment related agreements. Experience in the purchase and/or sale of music business copyrights (master recordings and musical compositions) is a significant plus. The ability to effectively manage small to mid-sized matters and portions of large, complex matters, draft agreements and a capability to provide advice on intellectual property rights is required.
TV/FIlM FINANCE, los angeles
The Century City Office of this firm is seeking an experienced mid-level entertainment associate to work on entertainment financing transactions including television and motion picture/endorsement deals. If you’re already versed in serving television, film and celebrity endorsement clients and want to take your practice to an international name that’s a serious finance powerhouse, this famously collegial firm is a brilliant home with top-in-class mentoring, career development, and brand recognition. Those candidates who have Mandarin speaking skills will be strongly considered.
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Investment Banking/Power,energy & inFrastructure NYC
The NYC office of this prestige investment bank is seeking high-performing attorneys who wish to crossover to investment banking, working within their NYC Power, Energy, & Infrastructure (PEI) group. Associates in this group work in a generalist capacity spanning the following verticals: Power & Utilities, Alternative Energy, and Infrastructure (transportation, energy-related, or other). Clients include global corporations, financial sponsors, governments and other key stakeholders. Day-to-day activities of an Associate include: financial analysis and modeling, creating and preparing client presentations, interacting with clients, managing deal processes and providing guidance to Analysts, among other activities. Qualified candidates will have 2-6 years of solid M&A experience from a top law firm and have proficient modeling and valuation skills. A strong background in finance is required. While a JD/MBA is preferred, it is not required if the candidate can show prior history in the financial services sector. This is a terrific opportunity to crossover into a dynamic group within a top investment banking firm.
Investment Banking/consumer & retail, NYC
The NYC office of this investment bank is seeking qualified attorneys who wish to crossover to investment banking, working within their Consumer & Retail group. This is an opportunity for associates to work as a key part of small deal teams on strategic M&A and other assignments, providing immediate and meaningful exposure to senior bankers and senior client executives. Specifically, Consumer associates will work on transactions for leading and leading-edge consumer products such as luxury retail & lifestyle brands, as well as beauty & wellness, food & beverage, and hospitality brands. This bank is differentiated among the leading investment banks in its history of investing in associates and developing them into successful senior bankers. Day-to-day activities of an associate include: financial analysis and modeling, creating and preparing client presentations, interacting with client senior executives, helping to manage deal processes and providing guidance to Analysts, among other activities. A strong background in finance is required; JD/MBA is preferred, but not required if the candidate can show prior history in the financial services sector. While a strong background in M&A is required, a prior background in consumer products is not a prerequisite for this role.
shareholder advisory, NYC
The NYC office of this investment bank is seeking an M&A associate with 2-6 years of experience to join their Shareholder Advisory/Activism group. This team serves corporate leaders and board directors with relevant, timely insights on shareholders, working with the bank’s industry groups and practice specialists to create defenses against activists or unsolicited takeover attempts, and to build shareholder support for strategic transactions. The group has collective expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, law, corporate governance, and data analytics. This role offers a direct trajectory for attorneys who wish to exit BigLaw and begin the next leg of their career.
There are many other active roles within these spaces that are not listed on our site, so if you have a particular interest in a practice area or a specific firm/company, need to relocate, or anything and everything in between, don’t hesitate to contact us and we can provide strategic guidance to your search.