Business Affairs Coordinator

WME seeks a talented and highly motivated lawyer to join its Business Affairs department in Beverly Hills as a Coordinator. This position will support the scripted and non-scripted TV Business Affairs group along with the scripted and non-scripted agents. This is a high-volume practice with tight timeframes.

Job Description

• Track, document and issue package letters for packaged television shows;
• Manage and update our database of precedent used for various scripted and non-scripted agreements;
• Review and negotiate scripted and non-scripted agreements;
• Manage the grids, checklists and forms used by the business affairs group; and
• Support the entire TV Business Affairs team by handing special projects and requests when assigned.

Qualifications

• J.D. required
• Admitted to California or New York state bar
• 1+ year(s) of transactional legal/business affairs experience;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to interact with a range of personalities and styles in a fast-paced environment;
• Outstanding drafting, analytical, and organizational skills; and
• A curious mind, a strong work ethic, and a creative but practical approach to problem-solving.

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: $52,728 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum: $70,304 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.