Legal Associate Opportunity at Matter Entertainment: Apply Now!

About Matter Entertainment

Matter Entertainment is an entertainment and content production company. They work with leading creative talent across the realms of direction, screenwriting and publishing to create entertainment for the global Indian audience. In addition to talent management, they offer integrated capabilities of content curation, development and full-scale production as well. 

About the Job

Matter Entertainment seeks a skilled Legal Associate to join its in-house legal team. The role involves managing, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements related to talent engagements, production, brand endorsements, commercial transactions etc. in the entertainment industry. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) law and a solid understanding of the entertainment sector’s legal landscape. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role suited for someone adept at handling multiple complex transactions. 

Eligibility

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Law degree (LLB) from a recognised institution
• Enrolment with the Bar Council of India is preferred
• 1–2 years of experience, preferably in media, entertainment, and intellectual property law
• Strong understanding of copyright, trademarks, licensing agreements, distribution contracts, and other IPR-related matters
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, legal writing, and research skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine interest in the entertainment industry and its evolving legal landscape
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing media, entertainment, and IPR laws in India and internationally

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise contracts related to talent engagements, production, distribution, licensing, and intellectual property rights
• Coordinate with clients, production teams, talent, external counsel, and internal stakeholders for timely execution of agreements
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in contracts and provide legal guidance
• Handle copyright, trademark, and other IPR-related legal matters
• Monitor developments in entertainment law and intellectual property legislation
• Assist in due diligence, legal research, and other legal assignments as required

Mode

In-office

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Application Procedure

Interested candidates may apply by sending their applications to Email id: [email protected]