Job Description

Office: London



Practice: Connectivity, Privacy & Information



Experience: Minimum of 4 years



Latham & Watkins is one of the world's leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers globally and offer unmatched expertise and resources to help you grow from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong.


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Qualifications

Our Copyright group in our Connectivity, Privacy, & Information Practice is seeking a highly qualified and versatile mid-level associate (four years' experience minimum) with a strong interest in copyright, AI, and online media, capable of fluently navigating transactional and advisory work, as well as litigation.



You will have the opportunity to collaborate with one of Europe's leading practitioners in digital media and with our market leading US copyright practice, tackling complex legal and business challenges at the intersection of digital technologies, copyright, and media law. You will provide strategic advice to online media clients on cutting-edge issues with a focus on digital copyright, artificial intelligence, internet law, and music law.



Key areas of responsibility would include:


Advising on copyright issues under EU and English law Advising on multi-territorial music licensing and interactions with collecting societies Navigating IT and software law Addressing sector-specific regulations, such as the EU AI Act, the AVMS Directive, the EU Data Strategy, the EECC, and the Digital Services Act Facilitating content-based transactions and acquisitions Product Counselling including advising on smart and connected devices

This unique opportunity would suit an ambitious associate ready to work at the forefront of innovation in digital media law, providing strategic insights and solutions to leading industry clients.





A minimum of four years' experience in litigation and/or transactional and regulatory work Demonstrated interest in online media issues Admission to practice as a Solicitor of England & Wales; dual admission with an EU bar desirable

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How to Apply

Direct applicants,



If you have any questions about the application, please contact:

Lateral Recruiting -- London

Recruiting.Lateral.LO@lw.com


In accordance with Latham & Watkins policies, associates in this role must protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains either as part of the legal services the Firm provides to clients or for internal purposes.