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Beverly Hills, CA, United States

Fair Use/Clearance Attorney

Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Fair Use/Clearance Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Beverly Hills, CA, seeks a skilled Fair Use/Clearance Attorney to provide legal counsel and strategic guidance to clients in the entertainment, media, and technology sectors on copyright clearance and fair use matters.

Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive copyright clearance searches for various forms of media, including films, television programs, digital content, and other creative works.
• Provide legal guidance and opinions to clients on copyright law, fair use doctrine, rights clearance, defamation, and related legal issues.
• Draft opinion letters and advise clients on potential copyright infringement risks and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, production, and business affairs, to develop clearance strategies and ensure compliance with copyright laws.
• Stay updated on developments in copyright law, industry trends, and emerging technologies to provide innovative solutions and proactive legal advice.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar and in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience practicing intellectual property law, specifically on copyright clearance and fair use.
• Strong understanding of copyright law principles and familiarity with fair use doctrine.
• Ability to work with incomplete information and ambiguous contractual terms.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred experience working with clients in the entertainment, media, or technology sectors.
• Familiarity with digital copyright issues and emerging technologies is a plus.
• Experience conducting trademark clearance searches is advantageous.
• Desired familiarity with physical production and production legal drafting.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar and in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of copyright law principles and fair use doctrine.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with digital copyright issues and emerging technologies.
• Experience in conducting trademark clearance searches is a plus.
• Knowledge of physical production and production legal drafting is desired.

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