Business Affairs Coordinator, Motion Picture

IMG LIVE; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WME in Beverly Hills seeks a talented lawyer to join its Business Affairs department as a Coordinator. This role supports the Motion Picture group and the agents in a high-volume practice with tight timeframes.

Responsibilities include tracking, documenting and issuing package letters for Motion Picture Manage, reviewing and negotiating motion picture/film agreements, and maintaining grids, checklists and forms. The coordinator will handle special projects for the team.

Qualifications

• J.D. required; admitted to CA or NY state bar.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with a range of personalities in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Curious mind and a strong work ethic with a practical approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Track, document and issue package letters for Motion Picture Manage and update our precedent database.
• Review and negotiate motion picture/film agreements.
• Manage the grids, checklists and forms used by the business affairs group.
• Support the Motion Picture Business Affairs team with special projects and requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Drafting

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-solving

Curiosity

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

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 Motion Picture group along with the agents. This is a high-volume practice with tight timeframes.

Job Description

• Track, document and issue package letters for Motion Picture Manage and update our database of precedent used for various motion picture/film agreements;
• Review and negotiate motion picture/film agreements;
• Manage the grids, checklists and forms used by the business affairs group;
• Support the entire Motion Picture 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;
• 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.

WME Group is a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. WME Group comprises preeminent talent agencia WME, global marketing agency 160over90, brand licensing agency IMG Licensing, and nonscripted content business Pantheon Media Group.