Media and Entertainment Finance Associates (Multi City)

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Dlapiper · Los Angeles, CA

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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. This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge and expanding practice that represents many notable clients across the music, film, TV, sports and entertainment industries, including global entertainment, music and media companies, banks, asset managers, financial institutions and private credit funds, as well as media business entrepreneurs in market-leading senior, junior, mezzanine and structured debt and equity financings. Minimum Education JD Degree from an accredited law school. Certifications Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing. Minimum Years of Experience 4+ years of debt finance experience at a law firm. Experience representing agents, lenders, borrowers, issuers and other parties to senior, junior and structured/ABS debt financing transactions. Strong drafting and negotiating experience in connection with secured lending - experience with music, film and TV and/or other media financing structures is a plus. Experience with private credit and/or ABS/structured financing transactions would be preferred.

Requirements

Knowledge of substantive debt finance, entertainment and copyright law

Experience with the acquisition and/or acquisition financing of media and entertainment assets, including music catalogues, film libraries and other pools of media content

Substantive transactional experience relating to the music, film/TV, sports/media industries preferred

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

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;

Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;

Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;

Foster positive work relationships;

Comply with all firm policies and practices;

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;

Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

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.

Physical Demands

Work Environment-The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion

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

Disclaimer

Application Process: Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the po

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