Business Affairs Executive

Job Description

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, licensing, 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.

The Department:

CAA Hockey is a full-service agency that sees the big picture. Our outstanding track record servicing our clients, negotiating contracts on behalf of the game's most exciting talent is matched by our ability to connect our clients with expert resources off ice to support player development, health awareness and advocacy, endorsements, social media strategy, and philanthropic initiatives.

We recognize that lasting professional, financial and personal success depends on the strength of our client relationships. We are closely connected with all of our players and their families to understand their individual ambitions both on and off the ice and develop the right strategies to realize them. And as part of CAA, the world's leading entertainment and sports agency, we are positioned to provide our clients meaningful connections and opportunities beyond traditional athlete representation.

The Position:

CAA Sports is currently seeking a Business Affairs Executive to support sports agents and executives in its Hockey division. The role will cover a wide array of commercial transactions and legal issues including collective bargaining matters, athlete agent regulations, endorsements, branding, marketing, labor and employment law, NIL, immigration and intellectual property rights. 

• Support agents by negotiating business terms, drafting contracts, maintaining contract templates with a multitude of brands, marketing and PR agencies.
• Prepare, review, advise on and/or negotiate a wide range of documentation for CAA Hockey such as player representation agreements, collective bargaining matters, legal compliance, evolving athlete agent regulations, NIL Compliance regulations, international sports transactions, intellectual property/image rights, marketing, sponsorship and branding deals, etc.
• Work with external counsel to support the work authorization/visa application process
• Serve as a direct point of contact with legal departments amongst off ice brand partners
• Stay informed on all collective bargaining agreement matters and educate agents on any matters or updates from NHLPA related to the collective bargaining agreement
• Anticipate and identify potential legal problems for the department and assist in developing strategies to avoid litigation and reduce potential areas of risk 

Requirements:

• Qualified attorney with 4 – 6 years of experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department in Labor Law
• Admitted to a state bar, preferably California
• Excellent written and oral communication, reading, drafting, and negotiation skills while reducing potential areas of risk
• Understanding of the sports industry and Hockey landscape
• Ability to provide high-quality work product in a timely manner to meet demands of the organization and to effectively and efficiently juggle multiple priorities 
• Strong work ethic and highly team-oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams) Docusign and Adobe Acrobat.                

Preferred Skills:

• Anticipate and identify potential legal problems for the department and assist in developing strategies to avoid litigation and reduce potential areas of risk 

Salary:

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $140,000–$174,000. 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 speak with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

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 absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.

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.