Birchrose Associates
Music Senior Associate
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Opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a Tier 1 Media & Entertainment firm with a market-leading Music practice.
The firm
Our client is a dynamic and highly respected London-based law firm with a strong reputation across the media, entertainment, and creative industries.
Combining deep sector expertise with full-service legal capabilities, the firm is known for delivering commercial, innovative, and tailored advice to clients operating at every level of the music industry.
The firm is recognized by leading independent legal directories for its expertise in the entertainment sector and is known for its collaborative culture, high-quality work, and entrepreneurial approach.
The opportunity
The firm is now seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Music Group.
The team acts for major and independent labels, publishers, major worldwide artists, emerging talent, songwriters, producers, and digital music platforms on a broad range of commercial, transactional, and advisory matters within the music sector.
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The role will involve:
- Drafting and negotiating recording, distribution, publishing, management, and production agreements
- Advising on live events, touring, and performance-related matters
- Supporting clients on merchandising, sponsorship, endorsement, and branding arrangements
- Advising on content licensing and commercial agreements for digital music services and platforms
- Assisting with the acquisition, exploitation, and licensing of music rights across film, television, gaming, and theatre projects
- Providing corporate and business structuring advice to clients operating within the music industry
- Advising on broader commercial and intellectual property matters relevant to music businesses and talent
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- UK qualified Solicitor with approximately 4 - 8 years’ PQE
- Strong experience within music, media, entertainment, intellectual property, or wider commercial practice
- Experience gained within a recognized private practice firm or relevant in-house environment
- Commercially minded with a genuine understanding of the music industry and the challenges facing the sector
Reasons to apply
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Exposure to high-profile clients and high-quality work across the music industry
- Opportunity to work alongside recognized leaders in the sector
- Strong prospects for progression within a growing team
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive working environment
- Hybrid working
To apply, contact Emily Donnell at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
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