Company: Matter Entertainment
Location: Mumbai
Experience Range: 0.5 to 2 years
About the job
Matter Entertainment seeks a skilled Legal Associate to join its in-house legal team. The role involves managing, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements related to talent engagements, production, brand endorsements, commercial transactions etc. in the entertainment industry. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) law and a solid understanding of the entertainment sector’s legal landscape. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role suited for someone adept at handling multiple complex transactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts related to talent engagements, production, distribution, licensing, and intellectual property rights, across formats.
• Collaborate with clients, production teams, talent, external counsel, and internal teams to ensure timely closure of contracts.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in contracts, providing actionable legal guidance.
• Offer legal support on copyright, trademark, and other IPR matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
• Stay informed on developments in entertainment law and IPR legislation, implementing necessary updates to internal practices.
• Assist in due diligence, legal research, and other legal projects as required.
REQUISITE CANDIDATE PROFILE:
• Law degree (LLB) from a recognized institution; Bar Council of India enrolment preferred.
• 0.5-2 years of experience, ideally in media, entertainment, and intellectual property law.
• Expertise in IPR, including copyright, trademarks, licensing agreements, and distribution contracts.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, legal writing, and research skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Genuine interest in the entertainment industry and its evolving legal landscape.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing media, entertainment, and IPR in India and internationally.
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