Matter Entertainment is inviting applications for the position of Legal Associate for its in-house legal team in Mumbai. The role offers an opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters connected with talent engagements, production, licensing, brand endorsements, and intellectual property rights within the entertainment industry.
About the Organisation
Matter Entertainment is engaged in the entertainment and media sector and works on projects involving talent management, production, commercial collaborations, and intellectual property-related transactions. The organisation operates within a fast-paced entertainment environment requiring legal support across creative, commercial, and operational functions.
The company’s legal team handles agreements and advisory work connected with production activities, licensing arrangements, brand collaborations, and intellectual property protection across multiple formats and platforms.
About the Role
The Legal Associate will be part of the in-house legal team and will primarily work on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalising contracts connected with the entertainment industry. The role involves handling agreements relating to talent engagements, production arrangements, licensing transactions, distribution rights, intellectual property usage, and commercial partnerships.
The position is designed for candidates with a strong understanding of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) law and familiarity with legal issues arising in the media and entertainment sector. The selected candidate will work closely with internal teams, production personnel, external counsel, clients, and talent representatives to ensure timely execution and closure of legal documentation.
The role also involves identifying potential legal risks in contractual arrangements and providing practical legal guidance to support business and production objectives. Candidates will be expected to assist in handling copyright, trademark, licensing, and related IPR matters while ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
In addition to transactional work, the Legal Associate will be responsible for staying updated on developments in entertainment law, intellectual property regulations, and industry practices. The role may also involve conducting legal research, assisting in due diligence exercises, and supporting other legal projects undertaken by the organisation.
Given the nature of the entertainment industry, the position requires the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while working within strict timelines and fast-moving production schedules.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess an LL.B. degree from a recognised institution. Enrolment with the Bar Council of India is preferred. Applicants with approximately one to two years of experience, particularly in media, entertainment, or intellectual property law, are encouraged to apply.
Candidates should have a strong understanding of intellectual property rights, including copyright law, trademarks, licensing arrangements, and distribution contracts. Strong drafting, negotiation, legal writing, and research skills are essential for the role.
Applicants should also possess excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, along with the capacity to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders. A genuine interest in the entertainment industry and knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing media, entertainment, and IPR in India and internationally will be advantageous.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will draft, review, negotiate, and finalise agreements relating to talent engagements, production, licensing, intellectual property rights, and commercial transactions. The role also involves coordinating with clients, talent, production teams, external counsel, and internal stakeholders to facilitate contract execution and transaction closure.
The Legal Associate will provide support on copyright, trademark, and related IPR matters, identify contractual risks, conduct legal research, assist in due diligence exercises, and support ongoing legal and compliance projects within the organisation.
Mode
This is an in-office role based in Mumbai.
Location
This opportunity is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Experience
Candidates with one to two years of relevant experience are eligible to apply.
Important Date / Deadline
There is no fixed deadline for submission of applications. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted by sending an updated CV to hiring@matter-ent.com.
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