Business Affairs Executive, Non-Scripted TV/Digital Media

## Business Affairs Executive, Non-Scripted/DigitalApplylocations:

CA-Beverly Hills - 9601 Wilshiretime type:

Full timeposted on:

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JR28540WME seeks a talented and highly motivated lawyer to join its Business Affairs Department as a Business Affairs Executive in Beverly Hills, supporting WME’s Non-Scripted Television and Digital Media Departments.

Primary responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements in television, digital media and for production companies, on-camera talent, producers, directors, rightsholders and other clients involved in the creation and exploitation of content.**Responsibilities:*** Review and negotiate agreements and term sheets for personal services, production services, underlying rights, content development, content licensing, etc.* Act as an entrepreneurial business partner with, and provide strategic guidance to, WME’s Non-Scripted Television and Digital Media agents and cross functional partners within WME (e.g., finance, client services, and litigation teams)* Apply innovative problem-solving skills and practical business judgment to balance WME’s business needs and acceptable levels of risk* Foster positive, long-term relationships with internal business clients and WME’s external clients**Qualifications:*** JD from an ABA-accredited law school* Admitted to CA Bar (or another state bar permissible under CA in-house counsel rules)* Minimum of 4+ years of legal and business affairs experience, with in-house experience at a television or film studio, production company, television network or other media network or platform, or comparable experience at an entertainment law firm* Experience in some or all of the following areas is highly desired: drafting and negotiating talent agreements (e.g., actors, producers, directors), production services and license agreements, intellectual property, guild/union and/or other production legal work related to audiovisual content* Outstanding negotiation, drafting, analytical, prioritization and organizational skills* Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills and able to interact with a range of personalities and styles in a fast-paced, high-volume business environment.

This includes explaining complex concepts to clients and colleagues who do not necessarily have legal knowledge and have a range of personalities and styles.* Ability to execute multiple, high-priority projects independently and on short timeframes* A curious mind, strong work ethic, excellent judgment, keen attention to detail and a creative but practical approach to problem-solving* Able to work effectively with people at different levels (including agents, senior executives, network executives and attorneys, talent, outside attorneys and other in-house client divisions)* An upbeat temperament, dynamic personality and highly collaborative and team-oriented approach to work*Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the 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:*$112,500 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)*Hiring Rate Maximum:*$150,000 annuallyWME 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.
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