Sr. Paralegal, Commercial Contracts - Legal Operations

Supports all aspects of the Company's operational matters and sits within the Office of the Chief Legal Officer, specifically supporting CAA's Legal Operations team. The team manages agency processes for client onboarding, immigration proceedings, commissions, and commercial transactions involving CAA. The Senior Paralegal reviews, negotiates, and drafts commercial and vendor agreements, independent contractor and consulting agreements, and supports the legal aspects of agency relations generally as needed.

• Review, negotiate, and draft various commercial and vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, and consulting agreements.
• Draft and distribute master service agreements (MSAs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Location Agreements, Speaker Releases, and other operational-related agreements.
• Redline and run comparisons on various documents.
• Procure and distribute electronic signatures on agreements through e-signature applications such as Adobe and DocuSign.
• Maintain a detailed tracking database for all reviewed and issued agreements.
• E-file a high volume of documents and correspondence on a regular basis.
• Collaborate and work effectively with other senior paralegals in the department.
• Provide timely and time-sensitive information and guidance on commercial and vendor agreements.
• Assist on special projects as needed.
• Support the legal aspects of agency relations generally in other areas on an as-needed basis.

• 8+ years of experience with drafting and negotiating contracts.
• 3-4 years of experience in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• Superior communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Proficiency in e-signature applications (Adobe, DocuSign, etc.).
• Attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Ability to address and respond to colleagues' needs and issues quickly without compromising accuracy or attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with executives and senior paralegals in the department.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, and take initiative.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and with sensitivity.
• Ability to manage multiple on-going matters at once by multi-tasking and prioritising tasks effectively.
• Ability to organise, analyse, summarise, and communicate complex or voluminous information.
• Ability to solve problems and offer proactive solutions in a creative, compliant, and professional manner.

• On-site role based out of the Los Angeles office.

• Base hourly range for Los Angeles, CA: $50.00 - $65.00.
• This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package for all regular full-time employees.
• Benefits where the company pays 80%-100% of the cost include medical insurance, basic life and AD&D insurance, telemedicine, and employee assistance and mental health counselling in person, virtually, or through text.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid parental leave and other paid leaves of absence.
• NICU leave.
• Bereavement resources.
• Adoption benefits.
• Educational assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Employees may elect to participate in voluntary benefits.

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. 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.