Business Affairs Executive

What You'll Do:

• Draft contracts between speakers, the agency and hosting organizations in a time sensitive, professional and straightforward manner
• Advise junior attorneys, sales teams and talent managers/speakers on legal and contracting issues (including questions of contract interpretation and enforcement) and find efficient solutions
• Identify potential liabilities related to business practices and policies
• Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal and departmental processes
• Expertly communicate with internal stakeholders, including sales agents and talent managers

You Have These:

• Admitted to the NY Bar
• 3 to 5 years of transactional legal/business affairs experience, at a firm or in-house, media/entertainment experience a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Keen ability to quickly synthesize facts and assess risk as a core job duty
• Outstanding drafting, negotiation, analytical, prioritization, and organizational skills and advanced skills in identifying legal issues
• Interest in training junior attorneys in fundamental aspects of the practice of law
• A curious mind, a strong work ethic, and a creative but practical approach to problem-solving
• An upbeat, positive, communicative team-player with a no-nonsense approach to work

Working Conditions:

Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm

Perm - Lexington Ave

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:

$97,500 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$130,000 annually

WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.