Title: Paralegal, Music Investments

Iconic Artists Group, Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)

Overview:

Iconic Artists Group (IAG) is a music company that acquires interests in the music catalogs, trademarks, and name, image and likeness of iconic musicians. IAG’s mandate is to preserve and grow the legacy of those iconic artists. IAG is home to some of the most important and acclaimed artists including, among others, The Beach Boys, Wu-Tang Clan, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin and Linda Ronstadt. Founded by music industry legend Irving Azoff, IAG is a newly established company with room for internal growth.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented self-starter to join our Investments Team as a Paralegal. Experience in a fast-paced transactional environment, particularly within “Big Law,” is a plus. Our Paralegal, Music Investments will collaborate closely with a team of managers and senior business and legal executives to execute IAG’s investment strategy from initial evaluation to final acquisition. The managers and executives on this team oversee sourcing, valuation, analysis and acquisition of music catalogs and other rights and assets of the artists. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a person to have substantial exposure to both the business and legal sides of M&A in the entertainment industry.

How You Will Contribute

Draft, review, compare and negotiate preliminary deal documents, including NDAs and letters of intent, and interface internally and externally in connection with the negotiation of legal documents.
Assist with transaction related filings, including filings with the US Patent and Trademark Office and US Copyright Office.
Oversee and facilitate the business and legal due diligence process for transactions. This includes preparing diligence request lists, tracking the status of outstanding requests, liaising with external parties regarding requests, organizing data rooms, etc.
Develop, implement, maintain, and improve centralized transaction resources and tools for internal stakeholders, with an eye for accuracy and efficiency.
Provide general administrative support to Investments Team executives.
Prepare meeting agendas and coordination of meetings internally and externally, and participate in such meetings.
Perform research for, and track status of, outreach to potential targets.
Assist in preparation of pitch materials to potential targets.
Coordinate and implement special projects for the Investments Team.
Support and manage various ad hoc projects within the Investments Team as needed.

Necessary Skills and Qualifications

Passion for music!
Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a paralegal or equivalent with transactional experience with a top tier law firm.
Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures and principles of transactional legal practice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong technical skills are required, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint and DocuSign.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and a high level of professionalism and integrity.
Strength of personality to engage at a highly professional level with top level talent and their teams.
Strong social and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Available to work outside of normal business hours from time to time.

Preferred if you also…

Experience with intellectual property (copyrights and trademarks).
Four-year college degree.
Experience in “Big Law.”
A strong desire to learn about the entertainment business and grow your career with a new business and an experienced entrepreneurial team.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. We offer a very competitive benefits package, time off policy, and a creative and dynamic working environment. The position is eligible for overtime. Our office is located in Westwood Village, Los Angeles, CA. This position is required to be in the office Monday through Thursdays and remote on Fridays.

We are a fully vaccinated workforce. Successful candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19. You are up to date when you have received a two-dose series and a booster, or a single dose series and a booster. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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