Business Affairs Executive, Non-Scripted TV/Digital Media

WME 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.
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 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 the CA Bar (or another state bar permissible under CA in‑house counsel rules).
Minimum 4+ years of legal and business affairs experience, with in‑house experience at a television or film studio, production company, television network, other media network or platform, or comparable experience at an entertainment law firm.
Experience in 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, able to interact with a range of personalities and styles in a fast‑paced, high‑volume business environment, explaining complex concepts to colleagues who may not have legal knowledge.
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.
Ability to work effectively with people at different levels (agents, senior executives, network executives, attorneys, talent, outside attorneys, other in‑house client divisions).
Upbeat temperament, dynamic personality, and highly collaborative and team‑oriented approach to work.
Hiring Rate

Minimum: $112,500 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds). Maximum: $150,000 annually. The rate reflects the prevailing current hiring range for this position and may vary depending on job‑related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
Benefits

The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include a 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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