Legal Counsel

WME Group seeks a talented and highly motivated Legal Counsel to join its Legal and Business Affairs team supporting the Brand Strategy division of WME
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This position is located in New York, NY and reports to the Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel. The ideal candidate brings strong transactional experience from a top law firm and/or in-house legal department, including commercial transactions, advertising, marketing, sponsorship and digital experience.

Key Areas Of Focus

• Entertainment Marketing & Advisory: Partner with senior leaders on entertainment-driven marketing initiatives, including advising on brand integrations, partnerships, and strategic campaigns tied to film, television, and broader media ecosystems.


• Properties & Sponsorship: Support executives within the WME Brand Strategy department to execute of deals related to the commercialization of third party rights and sponsorships.


• Strategic Partnerships & Retainer-Based Deals: Lead legal support for high-value, long-term commercial relationships, including innovative brand partnerships, product placement, retainer engagements and content-driven collaborations (e.g., campaigns tied to major film releases or IP-driven initiatives).

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including agency, consulting, master services, talent, influencer, representation, licensing, creative services, sponsorship, vendor, marketing and digital services agreements.


• Serve as a primary legal and business affairs partner to business teams, providing strategic, solutions-oriented guidance across high-profile Brand Strategy initiatives.


• Advise senior stakeholders with actionable guidance on legal and business risks rincluding intellectual property, FTC and guild compliance considerations.


• Independently manage contractual obligations, including interpreting key provisions, ensuring compliance, and advising on exclusivity and conflict considerations.


• Partner cross-functionally with business, finance, and compliance teams to support deal structuring and execution for complex, multi-faceted engagements.


• Provide timely and practical legal advice on contract interpretation, enforcement, and risk mitigation.


• Implementing and refining contract-administration and document-management processes.


• Fostering positive long-term relationships with the company’s clients and customers.


• Support strategic initiatives and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.


• Active membership in the New York State Bar, in good standing, is required.


• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in entertainment, media, sports, or an agency environment.


• Demonstrated experience independently leading complex commercial transactions and advising business stakeholders.


• Strong familiarity with advertising, marketing, intellectual property, and digital media legal frameworks.


• Proven ability to assess risk, provide clear recommendations, and influence decision-making at multiple levels of the organization.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.


• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance.


• Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

*Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.*
Hiring Rate Minimum
$112,500 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum
$150,000 annually

WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.