Art Gallery Operations & Contracts Associate

David Zwirner; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Commuter benefits

Museum memberships

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO and leave

401K with employer contributions

Job summary

David Zwirner seeks a Business Associate at its New York location. This role supports the Chief Operating Officer in overseeing global gallery operations with emphasis on legal, insurance, and real estate matters. Hybrid schedule, Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm.

The candidate should be diligent, extremely organized, and possess excellent time management and communication skills. 3+ years in the art industry is preferred and a Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field.
• Ability to read, review, and analyze large volumes of legal documents and contracts.
• Background in insurance, especially fine arts insurance, is a strong asset.
• 3+ years of art industry experience preferred.
• Candidate must be focused, reliable, and able to multitask and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Support the registration and sales teams in reviewing and negotiating contracts for gallery transactions, including loans and consignments, and third-party exhibition and collaboration agreements.
• Liaise with external counsel on art law-related matters; draft and assist with legal documents and contracts for special projects and exhibitions.
• Manage gallery-wide insurance policies and renewals; coordinate with COO; track lease renewal schedules and ensure compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with the finance team to draft and review terms for gallery invoices and purchase agreements; participate in ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Contract review

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field

Job description

David Zwirner seeks a Business Associate at its New York location. This role supports the Chief Operating Officer in overseeing global gallery operations with emphasis on legal, insurance, and real estate matters. Hybrid schedule, Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm.

The candidate should be diligent, extremely organized, and possess excellent time management and communication skills. 3+ years in the art industry is preferred and a Bachelor’s degree is required.