Senior Business & Legal Affairs Executive

WME | William Morris Endeavor

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 the agents covering our individual sports clients (tennis players, golfers, and action/Olympic sports athletes). 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 Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate 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. The company 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 Rate Minimum: $135,000 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds) Hiring Rate Maximum: $180,000 annually WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief. WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency. With over 125 years of experience, WME enables artists, athletes and brands to grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property, and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape. WME’s expertise spans books, comedy, digital media, fashion, film, food, licensing, music, sports, television, theater, and more. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME’s office locations include Australia, Chicago, China, London, Miami, Nashville, and New York. WME is part of WME Group, a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. For more information, please visit www.wmeagency.com.

Requirements

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

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.)