Business Affairs Executive

Duties

• Review and negotiate talent agreements across film, television, streaming, digital, endorsements, and licensing.
• Review, draft, and revise contracts including deal memos, short-form and long-form agreements, and amendments.
• Collaborate closely with agents, managers, legal counsel, and clients to structure deals that maximize value.
• Provide strategic guidance on compensation, deal terms, and rights ownership (e.g., backend participation, exclusivity, IP rights).
• Interpret and ensure compliance with guild and union rules (SAG-AFTRA, WGA, DGA, etc.).
• Identify and mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks within agreements.
• Manage contract lifecycle, including execution, tracking deliverables, and ensuring compliance.
• Stay informed on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and emerging deal structures.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active NY or CA bar admission required.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in business affairs, entertainment law, or transactional legal role.
• Foundational knowledge of entertainment contracts and industry practices.
• Strong legal drafting, analytical, and issue-spotting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of discretion in handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a talent agency, entertainment law firm, studio, production company or branding agency.
• Exposure to digital media, influencer/brand partnership, appearance, film, television, and NDA agreements.
• Familiarity with guild and union agreements and regulations.