Chicago – Entertainment (Advertising) Associate (Mid-Level) Fulltime NEW

Our Entertainment and Media practice group is seeking a transactional advertising law associate with 4-6 years of experience to join our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in advertising and marketing law, trademark, copyright, and right of publicity laws, review and negotiation of emerging technology, privacy, and other advertising-adjacent agreements and excellent writing and research skills. This position offers a tremendous opportunity to engage in high-level transactions with a diverse roster of high-profile clients.

Key Responsibilities Will Include
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various transactional agreements within the advertising and marketing ecosystem, including agency-client creative services and media buying agreements, sponsorship and endorsement agreements, social media influencer agreements, and promotional terms and conditions, including for sweepstakes, contests and loyalty programs.
• Researching, analyzing, and providing strategic counsel to clients on compliance matters related to claim substantiation, advertising, marketing, promotions, and social media.
• Counseling clients in connection with advertising, trademark, and copyright disputes. Advising clients on data privacy and security compliance matters and handling related agreements.
• Conducting due diligence and research to support transactional and compliance matters, including analyzing contract provisions, identifying legal risks, and providing recommendations to clients.
• Managing client relationships and communicating effectively with clients to understand their goals and objectives and develop tailored legal strategies to achieve them.

Qualifications
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in the State of Illinois or eligibility for admission via reciprocity.
• 4-6 years of experience as a transactional associate in a law firm setting, with significant experience in advertising, intellectual property, and/or data privacy.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• The drive and proficiency to hit the ground running on various transactions at the highest level.
• Aspires to partnership and views the role as a career-defining opportunity.

Pay Range: $265,000 – $390,000. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith’s pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Benefits Include
• 4 01k Plan
• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Virtual Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Hospital indemnity
• Critical illness
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Lyra Health EAP
• Paid Family Leave
• College Savings Plan
• Transportation benefit
• Back-up Child Care
• College Coach
• Pet insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vacation time
• Excess Liability Insurance

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