Junior Business & Legal Affairs Executive
2 months ago• New York, NY
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WME Group seeks a talented and highly motivated junior lawyer to join its business and legal affairs team, primarily supporting , supporting WME's sports representation business, primarily working with our individual sports clients (tennis players, golfers, and action/Olympic sports athletes).
Responsibilities
- Reviewing, redlining and negotiating a high volume of contracts under tight deadlines, including endorsement, appearance, license and other image-rights and personal-services agreements
- Implementing and refining systems for information- and document-management
- Fostering positive long-term relationships with the company's clients and customers
- Raising issues as appropriate with internal teams (compliance, litigation, etc.)
Qualifications
- Admitted attorney with 1-3 years of transactional legal/business affairs experience
- 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
- Knowledge of sports preferred, but not required.
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- 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:
$97,500 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)
Hiring Rate Maximum:
$130,000 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.
Client-provided location(s): New York, NY
Job ID: William_Morris_Endeavor-JR28033
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-07T18:44:13
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program