About Simply Legal
Simply Legal is a legal practice seeking an Associate to work on the transactional side of its Media and Entertainment practice. The role focuses on commercial agreements, intellectual property rights, licensing and corporate advisory for businesses in the media and entertainment industry.
About the Opportunity
Simply Legal is inviting applications for an Associate position in Media & Entertainment (Non-Litigation) at its Mumbai office.
The role is suited to legal professionals with experience in media, entertainment or transactional intellectual property work. The Associate will handle agreements and rights-related matters involving films, OTT platforms, television and digital content.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should have:
1–3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
Meaningful exposure to transactional work in media, entertainment or intellectual property, whether in a law firm or an in-house legal team.
Strong legal drafting skills and the ability to independently manage documents from start to finish.
Working knowledge of the Copyright Act and industry practices relating to film and OTT transactions.
Strong organisational skills, responsiveness and the ability to manage multiple client matters simultaneously.
Roles and Responsibilities
Selected candidates will be responsible for:
1. Drafting and Negotiating Agreements
Drafting and negotiating production agreements.
Preparing talent, writer and music agreements.
Working on distribution, licensing and barter agreements.
Handling agreements relating to films, OTT platforms, television and digital content.
2. Intellectual Property and Rights Advisory
Conducting chain-of-title reviews.
Assisting with rights clearances.
Providing intellectual property advisory support.
3. Commercial Contracts and Corporate Advisory
Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.
Supporting corporate advisory work for production houses, broadcasters and media companies.
Assisting with client calls and negotiations with counterparties.
Practice Areas
The position offers exposure to:
Media and Entertainment Law
Copyright Law
Intellectual Property Rights
Film and OTT Transactions
Music and Content Licensing
Commercial Contract Drafting
Corporate Advisory
Rights Clearances and Chain-of-Title Reviews
Work Mode
Offline / In-office
Location
Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should email their application to:
Email: legal@simply-legal.in
Applicants must submit:
An updated CV.
Two drafting samples, with confidential information appropriately redacted.