Business & Legal Affairs Executive
WME
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
New York - 11 Madison
Responsibilities:
• Providing expert guidance on matters relating to client recruitment, including related legal compliance (NIL laws, NCAA regulations, athlete-agent registrations)
• Drafting and reviewing representation agreements for sports clients
• Reviewing, redlining and negotiating a high volume of contracts under tight deadlines, including endorsement, appearance, license and other image-rights and personal-services agreements for sports clients
• Acting as an entrepreneurial business partner for agents, including providing actionable guidance
• Keeping abreast of sports industry trends, court cases and changes in the law affecting our practice
• Raising issues as appropriate with internal teams (compliance, litigation, etc.)
Qualifications:
• Admitted attorney with 5+ years of transactional legal experience, ideally with 2+ years at a law firm with a dedicated sports practice and (in-house experience at a sports team, sports governing body, sports agency or management company, or comparable experience within a law firm a plus)
• Knowledge of sports
• Experience with athlete endorsement contracts and state laws applicable to amateur athletes and athlete agents a plus
• 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
Salary/Benefits
$135,000.00
- 180,000.00
per year
$135,000 - $180,000 /year USD
Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
Perks
• Growth and developmental opportunities
• Short- and long-term incentives
Additional Information
WME Group seeks a talented and highly motivated lawyer to join its business and legal affairs team, supporting WME's sports representation business, primarily working with agents covering individual sports clients, including tennis players, golfers, and action/Olympic sports athletes.
