Sports Business Affairs Assistant

Job Description

THE AGENCY

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 organisations 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.
OVERVIEW

CAA Sports UK is currently seeking a full-time Sports Business Affairs Assistant to support Executives in its CAA Sports division. The candidate will report to the Business Affairs Executive and is based in the London Office. The ideal candidate must be thorough, detail-oriented, flexible, self-driven and collaborative.

Although not an exhaustive list, the role will include the following:
• Develop, maintain and update systems to manage contractual information, including e-filing, referencing and indexing all business and associated documentation and data.
• Monitor client records and update client files and internal records to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide assistance and support to the Business Affairs Executives, including assistance with editing, proofreading, summarising and redlining commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Carry out legal research and assist with special projects.
• General administrative support, including arranging phone calls, coordinating meetings, schedules and travel and preparing expense reports.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Strong academic background: Undergraduate degree in Law 2:1 or above and if undergraduate degree is not in law, a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) at a commendation level or above.
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) at commendation level or higher, preferable.
• Ideally the candidate will have some background in commercial law, as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Sports industry-specific experience preferred.
• Should have some previous experience of drafting or completing basic legal documents.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail/accuracy.
• Ability to provide manage time effectively and work independently to meet demands of the organisation.
• Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic and enjoy a team-oriented approach to work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), and Adobe Acrobat.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxqoq1-3-144-124-232-42 in your application.