Director, Business and Legal Affairs

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70+ cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, draft, and manage a high volume of live performance and brand partnership agreements for a diverse roster of musical artists, including contracts for global touring, music festivals, multi-date residencies, and one-off performances worldwide.
• Assist in negotiations of agency-wide terms and conditions with domestic and international music promoters.
• Provide business affairs guidance and support on branded and endorsement opportunities for artists, including brand partnership agreements, long-term endorsements, influencer deals, and licensing agreements.
• Advise on and negotiate new media and content deals, including live stream, pay-per-view (PPV), and on-demand formats.
• Collaborate closely with internal agent teams and external stakeholders to structure innovative, strategic deals that protect the interests of both the artists and the agency.

Qualifications:

• JD degree with active bar membership required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in entertainment or music law, business affairs, or a similar role within the music or talent representation industries.
• Strong track record of negotiating and drafting complex agreements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with high-profile clients and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and strategic perspective.
• A passion for the live music industry is a plus!

Base salary range: $90-125K, plus bonus potential if applicable for role.
Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role 

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.