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; and
- 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; and
- 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 annuallyWME 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.Skills Required
- J.D. degree
- Admission to the California or New York state bar
- At least 1 year of transactional legal or business affairs experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to interact with varied personalities and styles in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
- Curious mind, strong work ethic, and creative but practical problem-solving approach
WME Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WME Group and has not been reviewed or approved by WME Group.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, alongside up to $50,000 in fertility and family-planning coverage for those enrolled in an Aetna plan. Additional resources such as dependent-care FSAs, lactation support, and transgender-care resources point to broad caregiving and inclusivity support.
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Healthcare Strength — Four Aetna medical plan options, 100% in-network preventive care, telemedicine, and an employer HSA contribution of up to $1,000 suggest robust medical coverage. Wellness tools including a 24/7 EAP, Talkspace access, discounted fitness memberships, and virtual physical therapy further bolster health support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited vacation paired with eight sick days, nine company holidays, two floating holidays, and three volunteer days indicates wide-ranging time-off provisions. The structure appears generous on paper, though actual usage may depend on workplace norms and manager approval.
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What We Do
WME Group is a global network of businesses that represent the world's leading talent, intellectual property and brands. It comprises the talent agency WME, global marketing agency 160over90, brand licensing agency IMG Licensing, and nonscripted content business Pantheon Media Group, specializing in talent representation, brand strategy, and event management across sports, entertainment, and fashion globally.
