Business Associate/Manager

David Zwirner seeks a Business Associate at its New York location to support the Chief Operating Officer in overseeing global gallery operations, with a focus on legal, insurance, and real estate matters. This is a hybrid role scheduled Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm.

About the role

The ideal candidate is passionate about the arts or eager to learn, whether entering the workforce, transitioning careers, returning to work, or seeking growth in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Legal
  • Support registration and sales teams in reviewing and negotiating contracts for gallery transactions, including loans, consignments, and third-party exhibition or collaboration agreements.
  • Liaise with external counsel on art law-related matters.
  • Draft and assist with legal documents and contracts for special projects and exhibitions.
• Insurance & Real Estate
  • Manage gallery-wide insurance policies and renewals in coordination with the COO.
  • Liaise with internal departments to gather information and documentation for renewal processes.
  • Track and maintain insurance and lease renewal schedules.
  • Review documents to ensure compliance with applicable insurance policies.
• Business Support
  • Collaborate with the finance team to draft and review specialized terms and conditions for gallery invoices and purchase agreements, ensuring adherence to policies and alignment with gallery priorities.
  • Ad hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be focused, reliable, and have an interest in art business.
• Efficient, able to multitask, and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with team members at all levels.

Benefits

• Premier access to private on-site and off-site events, including exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists, estate members, and external curators and scholars.
• Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives, including participation in Galleries Commit.
• Flexible workplace and commuter benefits.
• Corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, MoMA, and others.
• Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave policies.
• Family medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

Pay

$68,000–$80,000 per year.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm (hybrid).