Media & Entertainment Finance Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Location: New York, NY / Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $310K – $390K

Advert Code: MLFS199

A leading global law firm is seeking a mid-level Finance Associate with a passion for the media and entertainment industry to join its expanding Sports, Media & Entertainment practice. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and entertainment, advising on high-profile transactions involving some of the most recognizable assets in music, film, television, and sports.

You’ll be part of a cutting-edge team representing major studios, music companies, financial institutions, and private credit funds on innovative and complex financing structures.

What You’ll Do

• Advise lenders, borrowers, and investors on a wide range of debt financing transactions within the media and entertainment sector
• Structure, draft, and negotiate secured lending and structured finance agreements
• Work on financings involving music catalogs, film libraries, television content, and other media assets
• Support acquisition financings and portfolio transactions in the entertainment space
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams on bespoke, asset-backed and structured finance solutions
• Play a key role in deal execution from origination through closing

What They’re Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in debt finance, leveraged finance, or structured finance
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience in secured lending transactions
• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or agents in complex financing deals
• Exposure to media, entertainment, or IP-backed financing structures (preferred)
• Familiarity with private credit and/or structured finance (ABS) transactions is a plus
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Excellent business judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction
• J.D. required, along with prior experience working in a law firm

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work on high-profile, industry-defining transactions in media and entertainment
• Exposure to unique asset classes such as music catalogs and film/TV libraries
• Opportunity to collaborate with top-tier clients and financial institutions
• Dynamic, innovative practice at the forefront of entertainment finance
• Strong platform for career growth within a globally recognized firm
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

This role is ideal for an associate looking to combine sophisticated finance work with a genuine interest in the entertainment industry, while gaining exposure to some of the most creative and complex deals in the market.

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