Assistant, Business Affairs - WME Books

Job Description

Business Affairs Assistant, WME New York

The Team

The WME Business Affairs group supports the agents at WME by utilizing the law, contracts and business judgment to help agents make the best deals for their clients. We also manage contractual relationships between the company and its clients, and advise company executives in effectively balancing business and legal risks.

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for a qualified candidate to provide assistance in reviewing, trafficking and negotiating contracts for the Business Affairs team in New York that supports the literary agents of WME Books. Entertainment industry experience and experience in an in-house corporate legal department or transactional law firm would be a plus, but not required. Must be hard-working, detail-oriented, personable and able to manage a high-volume deal load in a fast-paced environment. This is an ideal position for recent law school graduates and those with an interest in the law.

Primary responsibilities include:
• High-volume contract administration
• Organize and maintain files, deal logs, and contract precedent logs
• Interact with agents, agency clients and internal/external executives
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• J.D. preferred but not required
• Administrative experience supporting an executive or senior attorney strongly preferred
• Interest in entertainment law, and/or publishing, a plus
• Exceptional oral and written communications
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional grammar and proofreading skills
• Ability to work with all levels of Endeavor employees and with clients
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive and accountable; problem-solving skills a must
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and tight deadlines with accuracy
• Upbeat temperament, flexibility and adaptability as new responsibilities are assigned

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzm3w7-18-117-216-229-42 in your application.