Entertainment Associate

DEPARTMENT:
Entertainment

SCHEDULE:

Full-Time/Exempt
SUPERVISOR:
Entertainment Partners

LOCATION:

Century City
SALARY:
The base salary for associate positions is $210,000 - $280,000, depending upon class year.

Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities in New York City, Frankfurt Kurnit now provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide from our offices in NYC and Century City. With leading practices in entertainment, advertising, intellectual property, technology, litigation, corporate & finance, estate planning, charitable organizations, professional responsibility, and other areas, The National Law Journal named us to its "Midsize Hot List."

The Legal 500 describes us as an "exemplary practice [that] well and truly earns its five-star rating." And Chambers USA praises us as "top-notch," "well-regarded," and "highly respected." Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of entertainment-related agreements, including talent, production, licensing, and development agreements.
• Negotiate deal terms for the acquisition of intellectual property and the engagement of writers, directors, producers, actors, comedians, animators, podcasters, broadcasters, and influencers.
• Provide strategic analysis of entertainment, intellectual property, and contract issues.
• Advise clients in connection with intellectual property issues and the customary parameters of deal terms in the film, television, and digital industries.
• Interface directly with clients, agents, managers, and business affairs executives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to manage and organize a heavy volume of time-sensitive matters and multiple clients in a fast-paced environment, working with the Entertainment Group and other attorneys throughout the Firm, with exceptional attention to detail, pragmatism, and judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and also independently depending on the assignments.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Interest in attending client and entertainment industry-related events.

• 1 - 3 years of law firm and/or in‑house legal experience post‑law school required.
• Membership in the California Bar.

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz offers eligible employees a comprehensive range of benefits including medical, dental, vision care, life, disability, flexible spending plans, commuter benefits, and a 401(k).

Direct applicants may apply to this position. Your submission must include a resume and cover letter addressed to the hiring manager. If you have any questions about this position, please send an e‑mail to

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. The duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz is committed to providing a diverse work environment free from harassment and discrimination, in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting the most qualified employees and providing them with equal opportunity for advancement in all aspects of employment. All human resources actions are administered in a manner which will not discriminate against any persons on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by Federal, State or local law.

The Firm prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Further, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who request such accommodation, consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.