WME | William Morris Endeavor · 2 weeks ago
Junior Business & Legal Affairs Executive
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$98K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expWME Group is seeking a talented and highly motivated junior lawyer to join its business and legal affairs team, primarily supporting their sports representation business. The role involves reviewing and negotiating contracts, implementing document management systems, and fostering relationships with clients.
AdvertisingDigital EntertainmentFilmMusicTheatre
Responsibilities
Reviewing, redlining and negotiating a high volume of contracts under tight deadlines, including endorsement, appearance, license and other image-rights and personal-services agreements
Implementing and refining systems for information- and document-management
Fostering positive long-term relationships with the company’s clients and customers
Raising issues as appropriate with internal teams (compliance, litigation, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Admitted attorney with 1-3 years of transactional legal/business affairs experience
Outstanding analytical, negotiation and organizational skills, and exceptional attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with a range of personalities and styles in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Sound judgment, a curious mind, a strong work ethic, and a creative but practical and business-friendly approach to problem-solving
Grit, tenacity and flexibility
Required to work in-office
Preferred
Knowledge of sports preferred, but not required
Benefits
Health care
Retirement
Vacation and other paid time off
Additional offerings
Company
WME | William Morris Endeavor
WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$650MKey Investors
CPP InvestmentsSoftBankSilver Lake
2017-08-02Private Equity· $400M
2016-03-23Private Equity· $250M
2012-05-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Max Eisenbud
Senior Partner
Rob Markus
Partner and Agent
Recent News
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