Office of the Chief Legal Officer - Coordinator, Corporate and M&A

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.   

The Role

A Legal Coordinator is sought for the Office of the Chief Legal Officer. Candidates with a paralegal certificate or paralegal background looking for exposure to corporate , are encouraged to apply. We are looking for a proactive, meticulously organized, very detail-orientated individual who manages the overall office  and is comfortable working with both internal and external stakeholders, including members of the Board of Directors, and who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.

Responsibilities 

• Draft, format, redline and edit highly confidential agreements and correspondence

• Communicate with executives regarding highly confidential agreements

• Create and implement legal procedures and processes, as needed

• Legal research and analysis with regard to corporate law

• Assist with equity issuances, cap table updates, equity redemptions

• Assist with entity formations - worldwide

• Support special projects as needed

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, MS Word Excel and Power Point, as well as Acrobat Adobe Professional

• Be proficient in NetDocs also known as NetDocuments, and Imanage

• Maintain various spreadsheets, charts and summaries

• Understand the workflow relationships both of the Office of the Chief Legal Officer and the agency at large

• By familiar with Carta or similar cap table management software

• Utilize electronic signature and calendaring applications to ensure documents are executed, distributed and renewed

• E-file and organize large volume of electronic files, ensuring all relevant documents are quickly accessible

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting a corporate legal function or equivalent experience in a law firm

• 2+ years cap table management software experience, Carta preferred

• Role requires liaising with senior executives and Board of Directors, excellent written and verbal communication skills are paramount

• Must have excellent time-management skills and successfully determine prioritization of short-term and long-term projects and work with team to meet deadlines and drive work to completion.

Location

This role will be on-site based out of the Century City office.