Associate General Counsel

This is a Full Time Job

New York - Park Ave South

This position is located in New York, NY and reports to the Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel. The ideal candidate brings strong transactional experience from a top law firm and/or in-house legal department, including commercial transactions, advertising, marketing, sponsorship and digital experience.

Key Areas of Focus: ?
• Entertainment Marketing & Advisory: Partner with senior leaders on entertainment-driven marketing initiatives, including advising on brand integrations, partnerships, and strategic campaigns tied to film, television, and broader media ecosystems.
• Properties & Sponsorship: Support executives within the WME Brand Strategy department to execute of deals related to the commercialization of third party rights and sponsorships.
• Strategic Partnerships & Retainer-Based Deals: Lead legal support for high-value, long-term commercial relationships, including innovative brand partnerships, product placement, retainer engagements and content-driven collaborations (e.g., campaigns tied to major film releases or IP-driven initiatives).

Position Responsibilities:
• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including agency, consulting, master services, talent, influencer, representation, licensing, creative services, sponsorship, vendor, marketing and digital services agreements.
• Serve as a primary legal and business affairs partner to business teams, providing strategic, solutions-oriented guidance across high-profile Brand Strategy initiatives.
• Advise senior stakeholders with actionable guidance on legal and business risks rincluding intellectual property, FTC and guild compliance considerations.
• Independently manage contractual obligations, including interpreting key provisions, ensuring compliance, and advising on exclusivity and conflict considerations.
• Partner cross-functionally with business, finance, and compliance teams to support deal structuring and execution for complex, multi-faceted engagements.
• Provide timely and practical legal advice on contract interpretation, enforcement, and risk mitigation.
• Implementing and refining contract-administration and document-management processes.
• Fostering positive long-term relationships with the company's clients and customers.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects as needed.

Qualifications:
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in the New York State Bar, in good standing, is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in entertainment, media, sports, or an agency environment.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading complex commercial transactions and advising business stakeholders.
• Strong familiarity with advertising, marketing, intellectual property, and digital media legal frameworks.
• Proven ability to assess risk, provide clear recommendations, and influence decision-making at multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.