Associate - Litigation & Trial - Copyright

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From songs to software and beyond, we solve copyright problems of every dimension.
We bring specialized experience litigating and counseling on copyright matters, assisting clients with the complex legal and business challenges that arise from the intersection of digital technologies and the US and international copyright regimes.

Our Copyright Litigation & Counseling team offers a unique and cross-disciplinary practice and works with a range of clients — from startups to the world’s leading technology companies — on copyright matters that run the gamut from a quick phone call to talk through a product design question, to developing a commercial strategy for compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, to litigating infringement cases in federal court and rate-setting matters in federal agencies, to negotiating “business critical” content licenses. We also provide strategic counseling for companies in the music and digital media space, including with regard to structuring business models, rights clearance strategy, content catalogue build-out, data/financial reporting, and user acquisition/retention.

Latham brings exceptional copyright experience. Latham’s copyright team includes renowned trial and transactional lawyers, thought leaders widely recognized for their creative legal strategies for resolving cutting-edge cases and negotiating first-of-their-kind deals, and includes a former General Counsel of the US Copyright Office.

Latham’s market-leading Copyright Practice is seeking an associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our team. We work with a range of clients — from startups to the world’s leading technology companies — on matters that run the gamut from providing strategic counsel to technology and media companies to litigating headline-grabbing music-industry and infringement claims, including the recent wave of cutting-edge cases challenging generative AI technology. Learn more about our Copyright Practice.

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Associate Base Salary

Discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.

 

Year	US Payroll
1st Year	$225,000
2nd Year	$235,000
3rd Year	$260,000
4th Year	$310,000
5th Year	$365,000
6th Year	$390,000
7th Year	$420,000
8th Year	$435,000