Contracts Administrator

Job Description

Who We Are:

What You'll Do:

The Harry Walker Agency, a business unit of WME, seeks a smart and motivated Contracts Administrator to join its Business Affairs Department in New York, NY. Primary responsibilities include drafting and negotiation of speaking engagement contracts (in consultation with sales agents and talent managers) for high profile individuals, including entertainers, athletes, authors, global thought leaders and former heads of state. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, be highly organized, and have keen judgment. The ability to handle a high-volume of work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment is a must.
• Draft contracts between speakers, the agency and hosting organizations
• Process contract edits and revisions in a time sensitive and professional manner
• Adeptly manage and prioritize assignments on a minute to minute basis, including using CRM to keep detailed records, following team processes and structures
• Accurately and professionally communicate internally with all internal stakeholders, including team managers, sales agents and talent managers
• Communicate as necessary via phone and email with host organizations, including including domestic and international corporations, non-profits, trade associations and institutions of higher learning
• Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
• Perform special projects as required

You Have These:
• Bachelor's degree with demonstrated interest in the entertainment industry and/or as a legal assistant, paralegal or contracts professional
• Strong desire to work in the entertainment industry
• Detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Solutions-focused with a strong work ethic and drive to learn and contribute
• An upbeat, positive, communicative team-player with a no-nonsense approach to work

Working Conditions:

Permanent Opportunity, NY Lexington Avenue

Working Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

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

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. Endeavor 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:
$58,500 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:
$66,000 annually

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r13y9v-18-224-38-176-42 in your application.