Legal Associate at Matter Entertainment

Matter Entertainment has opened up applications for the position of legal associate to work with them at their Mumbai office.

About Matter Entertainment

Matter Entertainment is an entertainment and content production company. We work with leading creative talent across the realms of direction, screenwriting and publishing to create entertainment for the global Indian audience.

In addition to talent management, we offer integrated capabilities of content curation, development and full-scale production as well.

About the Opportunity

We at Matter Entertainment are looking for a talented Legal Associate to join our dynamic in-house legal team based in Mumbai!

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 will 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise contracts related to talent engagements, production, distribution, licensing, brand endorsements, media appearances, and intellectual property rights.
• 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.

Eligibility Criteria

• Law degree (LLB) from a recognised institution; Bar Council of India enrolment preferred.
• 1-2 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.

How to Apply?

If you’re interested, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].

Location

Mumbai.

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