Job Description

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 law, are encouraged to apply. We are looking for a proactive, meticulously organized, very detail-orientated individual who manages the overall office for highly busy legal executives, who is comfortable working with individuals in a variety of roles both within and outside the agency, and who can handle a fast-paced, dynamic 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
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

Experience with cap table management and corporate matters is strongly preferred
Must have Paralegal Certificate/Legal Assistant Certificate
Must have excellent time-management skills and be able to determine prioritization of short-term and long-term projects
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Location

This role is hybrid, based out of the Los Angeles office.

Compensation: The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $23.00 - $35.00. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

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Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Estimated Salary range:

Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between $65,000 - $80,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.

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