Sports - Business Affairs Assistant

Creative Artists Agency • New York, NY

2d • $20 - $22

About The Position

CAA is seeking an assistant to support two Executives in our Sports Business Affairs. This team manages the agreements and contracts for CAA Sports clients. This role will help in all administrative responsibilities as well as redlining contracts, proofreading documents and drafting agreements. The assistant plays a vital role in keeping the business running smoothly. There is tremendous opportunity to learn.

Requirements

• BA/BS from an accredited University or College is preferred
• Relevant experience in legal administration is preferred
• Current or future interest in obtaining a law degree is a plus
• Familiarity with contracts, experience proofreading, drafting, and redlining contracts preferred
• 1+ years of relevant experience (including internships) working within sports
• Top notch organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to juggle a multitude of tasks
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Team oriented
• Experience using contract management systems is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including phones, coordinating meetings, schedules and travel, and preparing expense reports
• Editing, proofreading, summarizing, and redlining agreements and correspondence
• Serve as first point of contact with clients and executives and should possess a professional, customer-service attitude
• Utilize contract management systems to track contracts and maintain accurate files
• Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
• Depending on skill, education level and motivation to learn, assistant will gain experience drafting and commenting on agreements and may be given the opportunity to assist in negotiations with internal business affairs colleagues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees