General Counsel - Sr. Corporate Counsel

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 
The Sr. Corporate Counsel role will be responsible for providing legal support to CAA's business groups, with a primary focus on M&A, joint ventures, investments, corporate secretarial matters and corporate governance. The Sr. Corporate Counsel must have a broad corporate and transactional experience and an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and/or as a member of the Chief Legal Officer corporate team.

Responsibilities
• Provide support for M&A and joint venture transactions, including working with members of the M&A and Finance team on deal structure and LOI terms, drafting and negotiating deal agreements, and actively managing deal process including r eviewing and drafting corporate documents, LOIs, SPAs, buy-sell agreements, operating agreements, partnership agreements, acquisition agreements
• Supporting various corporate groups  (e.g., Treasury, Finance and Accounting, Tax, etc.) on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactional matters
• Interact with global legal and business colleagues on multi-jurisdictional transactions and initiatives
• Manage post-closing integration matters and operational issues
• Work on multiple transactions concurrently
• Supporting corporate secretarial matters , entity formations and corporate governanc e
• Experience with SEC, FINRA filings
• Other related tasks as assigned

Qualifications
• Juris Doctor degree and admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction with a minimum of 10 + years of relevant experience, including experience with a top tier law firm, advising companie s on corporate law matters
• Public company experience preferred , but not required
• Ability to multi-task and work quickly and collaboratively under tight deadlines
• Willingness to roll up sleeves (no job too big, no job too small)
• Sound business judgment and demonstrated experience providing practical legal advice
• Excellent judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
• Overall broad legal experience in corporate law, with a primary focus on M&A, joint ventures, investments, corporate secretarial and corporate governance matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to clearly present ideas and summarize complex issues, both in writing and verbally
• Experiencing growing and developing teams

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 maintains a fully-vaccinated environment, for the safety and health of employees and guests, to the extent allowed by local law. Where permitted, all CAA employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any waiting periods) and provide approved documentation when: 1) working in or visiting any CAA office; 2) attending any CAA company events, whether in the office or not; or 3) meeting with clients at any location. CAA also expects that all employees will take responsibility for maintaining optimal vaccine levels; for instance, this may include receiving boosters for which they are eligible. If you are unable to get a vaccine due to a medical condition, disability, or a religious belief, CAA will consider your accommodation request. The Company's policies in this regard may be updated from time to time, as pandemic/endemic conditions and local laws evolve.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk1784-3-144-202-167-42 in your application.