Intellectual Property Attorney, Family Office

Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group is a renowned business management firm serving high net-worth clients in the sports and entertainment industry. Tri Star provides comprehensive financial and advisory services including accounting, tax, tour management and wealth preservation strategy. We foster a culture of professionals who are committed to super serving our clients and their trusted advisors. Tri Star seeks to employ innovative methods to provide the highest level of accounting and business management services. We create a financial foundation and path to sustain growth and stability which allows our clients to focus on their fullest professional and personal goals.

Position Summary

This position requires a highly organized individual who possesses strong initiative and can complete multiple projects in a deadline driven environment. This individual must be able to communicate effectively.

• This position must report to our West Hollywood office Monday through Friday.*
  
  

Job Essentials, Responsibilities, Duties

• Advise clients on all aspects of IP, such as brand and copyright clearance, brand protection marketing campaigns, product launches, etc.
• Assist in registering and managing IP prosecution for trademarks and patents.
• Manage IP infringement issues, including online takedowns, drafting and sending cease-and-desist letters, legal agreements, etc.
• Partner with outside IP counsel and client attorneys to advise on best IP practices.
• Prepare business practices and policies relating to IP.
• Perform IP due diligence and drafting and negotiating items for mergers and acquisition transactions.
• Draft, review, negotiate and interpret a variety of agreements relating to the entertainment industry.
• Analyze and advise in connection with legal rights and obligations, deal structure, guild agreements, intellectual property matters, claims, clearances, audits, and other matters as needed.
• Work collaboratively to develop and/or improve systems, processes, controls, and procedures that improve the overall efficiency of the firm and ensure excellent client service.
• Apply innovative problem-solving skills and practical business judgment to maximize revenues, minimize risk and foster long-term client relationships.
• Ensure consistency of contract terms with Tri Star’s best practices, policies, and business goals.
• Expedite and review contracts from client attorneys, business managers, insurance companies, production companies or any other contractual agreements.
• Collaborate with and facilitate cross-team decision-making.
• Endorse contracts prior to submission to the CEO for approval and processing by Business Management.
• Act as a strategic partner on the Executive Leadership team and will work closely with the staff to ensure they are meeting performance expectations. Coach and develop the team to ensure they are delivering against key business metrics.
  
  

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface and communicate effectively and diplomatically with all levels of Tri Star personnel.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation skills, both as an individual and a team.
• Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to strategize and think creatively.
• Attention to detail, self-starter.
• Ability to understand, and accurately articulate and document, complex transactions.
• High degree of cultural and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues in other functions.
• Expertise in negotiation techniques, contract law, contract drafting, licensing, intellectual property, and project management.
• Solution-oriented thinking with focus on exceptional client service.
• Identify, drive, and implement change opportunities and initiatives.
• Experience in human resources required.
• Excellent organizational skills; demonstrated ability to create, plan and successfully execute projects; the ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple, high-priority projects, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent contract review and drafting skills.
• Ability to assess size and scope of contemplated transactions and to tailor contracts and negotiation effort accordingly.
• Superior analytical and writing skills, combined with strong business and financial acumen.
• Proven track record of outstanding performance in a previous job.
  
  

Qualifications

• Able to reliably commute and report to the Tri Star office
• 8 years working in legal in the entertainment industry
• In-house intellectual property experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year college, required
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, required
• Admitted to the California Bar, required
• Proven track record in building and managing teams
• Preference given to candidates with multi-family office experience
• Preference given to candidates with entertainment industry experience
  
  

Tri Star Core Values

PERFORMANCE: We provide clients with excellent reporting and service

HONEST & INTEGRITY: We are transparent and accountable, always being truthful to staff and clients

TEAMWORK: We actively participate in group discussions, tasks, and projects

COMMITMENT: We are dedicated to our roles within Tri Star, the core values of the firm and the clients

TECHNOLOGY: We seek to capitalize on innovative technologies and contribute to positive change in the firm

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all requirements of this position.