Media and Entertainment Finance Associates (Multi City)

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. 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 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;