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Mid‑level finance associate opportunity in media & entertainment at DLA Piper, Los Angeles.
Engage in senior & structured debt, ABS, and media asset financing for top music, film, TV & sports clients.
Media and Entertainment Finance Associates (Multi City)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Summary
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.
Desired Skills
- 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
- 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;
Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home
Disclaimer
The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm’s discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.
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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center .
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 position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact FinanceTalent@us.dlapiper.com .
Search Firms
Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm’s agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal. If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to FinanceTalent@us.dlapiper.com .
Pay Transparency
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. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).