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The well-regarded, Chambers ranked, Copyright, Music and Entertainment team at ArentFox Schiff seeks an attorney for its 4-6 year associate class, with experience negotiating and drafting agreements and managing transactions and other projects from start to finish. Candidates must have proficiency with copyright law, strong attention to detail, the ability to excel as a team member and independently and the vision to craft creative solutions to difficult problems. Experience licensing, buying and/or selling music or other intellectual property assets is essential. Work experience with music and entertainment matters is highly desirable. To apply please submit a resume, transcript, and deal sheet.

ArentFox Schiff LLP is internationally recognized in core industries where business and the law intersect. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, the firm serves as a destination for an international roster of corporations, governments, private individuals, and trade associations. The good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $245,000 to a maximum of $340,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, applicable bar admissions, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a comprehensive bonus system with opportunities for associates to receive: hours-based productivity bonuses, cash bonuses for business generation and expansion, and merit-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding performance and contributions ranging from $10,000-$200,000+.

ArentFox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.