Business Affairs Coordinator, Motion Picture

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

WME is seeking a talented lawyer to join its Business Affairs department in Beverly Hills as a Coordinator. The role supports the Motion Picture group and agents in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting.

The position requires a J.D., bar admission in CA or NY, and at least 1 year of transactional experience. You will draft, review, and negotiate motion picture agreements, manage various grids and forms, and handle special projects for the team.

Qualifications

• J.D. is required.
• Bar admission in California or New York is required.
• 1+ year of transactional legal/business affairs experience.
• 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 mindset with strong work ethic and practical problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

J.D.

Bar Admission: CA or NY

Job description

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.

• 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 handling 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

Benefits and Rewards

• Base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives
• Growth and developmental opportunities
• 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

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.

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.