Business Affairs Assistant Jobs

Who We Are
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.
The Team
The WME Business Affairs group supports the agents at WME by utilizing the law, contracts and business judgment to help agents make the best deals for their clients. We also manage contractual relationships between the company and its clients, and advise company executives in effectively balancing business and legal risks.
Roles & Responsibilities
We are looking for a qualified candidate to provide assistance in reviewing, trafficking and negotiating contracts for the Business Affairs team that supports the literary agents of WME Books in New York. Entertainment industry experience and experience in an in-house corporate legal department or transactional law firm would be a plus, but not required. Must be hard-working, detail-oriented, personable and able to manage a high-volume deal load in a fast-paced environment. This is an ideal position for recent law school graduates and those with an interest in the law.
Primary Responsibilities Include

• Other duties as assigned
• Heavy contract administration
• Maintain contract precedent logs
• Organize and maintain files and deal logs
• Interact with agents, agency clients and internal/external executives

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional grammar and proofreading skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Administrative experience supporting an executive strongly preferred
• Ability to work with all levels of employees and clients
• Upbeat temperament, flexibility and adaptability as new responsibilities are assigned
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and deadlines with accuracy
• Exceptional oral and written communications
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Interest in entertainment law a plus
• Proactive and accountable; problem-solving skills a must

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  
Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range 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. Endeavor 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 Range Minimum
$16.50 hourly
Hiring Range Maximum
$24.20 hourly