Senior Entertainment, Media and Sports Attorney

Job Description

Senior Entertainment, Media and Sports Attorney

YOU ARE:

• A stellar attorney with at least 7-10 years’ experience in film and tv production.
• Experienced in managing multiple direct reports.
• Highly knowledgeable in the entertainment industry.
• Licensed to practice in New York, Florida, California, or elsewhere in the U.S. or the UK, with a portable book of business.
• Familiar with film finance and tax credit issues (not required but preferred).
• Conscientious, thorough and you take the accuracy of your work seriously.
• Proactive, driven to get things done and good under pressure. You’re even a little competitive.
• Polished, practical, enthusiastic and you have a strong work ethic.
• A natural mentor and enjoy helping develop junior staff.
• Quick to connect with people and do so in a way that motivates and inspires them.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Report to our Managing Partner.
• Delegate tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage and supervise junior team members reporting to you.
• Have varied activities that include multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Use your expertise-based problem-solving skills to offer innovative solutions.
• Be required to have a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy, believing that quality should never be compromised.
• Draft, review and revise contracts or agreements and deliver practical, plain English advice.
• Lead by example: with your work ethic, your drive for success, and positive attitude.
• Be involved in client development, marketing and the growth of the firm.
• Continue to develop your own book of business (currently over $400K) and help drive the continued growth of the firm.

WHY US:

• As we continue to grow, leadership is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes management development.
• You will have the opportunity to lead the next generation of excellent lawyers.
• Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law. We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences and thoughts.
• We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative and approachable environment.
• Total Compensation – $200,000 – $400,000 (based on experience, book of business, and performance).

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we believe everyone has the right to be happy and successful in their role and we go to great lengths to make this happen. Please tell us a little about yourself by submitting your application here: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/romano-law-pllc-senior-entertainment-media-sports-attorney-d0f491a2-fcca-4ef6-9dcc-a3e44cb39458

• In your cover letter, be sure to include your answer to the question “What is the longest river in the world?”

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10004