Vice President of Talent Relations and Development

6 days ago

Stamford, Connecticut, United States World Wrestling Entertainment Full time

Job Summary:

World Wrestling Entertainment is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Business and Legal Affairs Manager to join its Talent Relations and Development team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for negotiating and drafting agreements related to talent, providing counsel on legal issues, and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external business partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate and draft agreements related to talent, including talent booking contracts, merchandise agreements, and talent appearance agreements.
  • Provide counsel on legal issues related to talent, including sponsorships, production, licensing, and live events.
  • Review and approve talent third-party appearance contracts for execution by management.
  • Maintain ongoing, positive relationships with internal and external business partners, including talent agency representatives, managers, and lawyers.
  • Stay abreast of market and industry trends in the entertainment sector.
  • Work closely with WWE Finance teams regarding talent pay.
  • Perform day-to-day business and legal affairs tasks related to talent, manage and support other legal staff, and work closely with senior Talent executives and other teams across WWE.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing lawyer negotiating and drafting agreements related to talent in the media, sports, talent agency, television production, and/or live events sectors.
  • Detailed understanding and comprehensive working knowledge of television industry agreements, guild and union regulations (i.e., SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, PGA, etc.).
  • Understanding and comprehensive working knowledge of contract law and NIL rights.
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong and effective negotiating, drafting, and communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented and demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment.
  • Law degree from a U.S.-based law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and eligibility to seek admission as in-house counsel in Connecticut.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

World Wrestling Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. WWE does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state, or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

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