Business Affairs Legal Assistant
Company: WME (William Morris Endeavor)
Location: Beverly Hills
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Opportunity: Business Affairs Legal Assistant
Endeavor is seeking an assistant to two Business Affairs Executives
at WME, which is a large talent agency. Though this is an
assistant-level position, there will be opportunity for the right
candidate to engage in meaningful work relating to deal
negotiations for agency clients. The ideal candidate has graduated
from law school, a strong legal acumen, some familiarity with
entertainment contracts and an insatiable desire to learn more.
Deals you will be assisting with include production service
agreements, talent agreements and rights acquisitions, including
for the streaming services.
The job entails basic administrative assistant work (rolling calls,
maintaining a calendar and tracking projects, preparing and
maintaining client files) - but the right candidate also will be
able to handle substantive work under the direction of two
executives. Exact scope of responsibility will depend on the
candidate's demonstrated capabilities. This is a unique opportunity
for anyone interested in learning about business affairs at a major
agency.
Duties will include:
- Being tuned in and present on all phone calls
- Tracking and coordinating deal negotiations
- Reviewing agreements and deal terms
- Basic administrative duties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Juris Doctor degree strongly preferred
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- A flexible personality and positive attitude
- Strong organizational skills
- Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
- 1 year entertainment experience preferred
Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse
and inclusive work environment.
Keywords: WME (William Morris Endeavor), Beverly Hills , Business Affairs Legal Assistant, Legal , Beverly Hills, California
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