What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Lawyer position at YU LESEBERG, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION?
Senior Associate, Entertainment Attorney
Yu Leseberg, A Professional Law Corporation is a Los Angeles-based boutique entertainment law firm specializing in music, copyright, and intellectual property matters. We represent recording artists, management companies, publishers, creators, influencers, and industry executives.
We're seeking a collaborative team player to join our full-time, on-site practice.
What You'll Do:
- Negotiate and draft music industry agreements (management, recording, distribution, producer, sample clearance, creator/brand partnerships)
- Handle complex worldwide music publishing and neighboring rights issues
- Manage album clearance, executive employment, touring, and NDA agreements
- Draft copyright registrations and prosecute trademark matters
- Supervise royalty audits and resolve licensing/contractual disputes
- Provide litigation support and draft legal correspondence
- Work independently with quality control before partner review
What You Bring:
- 2 years at a law firm with music-focused or complex copyright/trademark litigation experience (strongly preferred)
- Strong knowledge of U.S. Copyright Act and trademark law
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple matters from inception to completion
- Excellent drafting and communication skills
- Self-starter who takes initiative (litigation experience a plus)
- California Bar Admitted from an accredited law school
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $100,000–$165,000 (based on experience)
- Annual bonus
- Medical, dental, vision
- Retirement plan (after 24 months)
- Revenue share on clients you bring to the firm
Apply now to join our innovative, client-focused team.
Salary : $100,000 - $165,000