About the Role
Be a self-starter in supporting CAA’s litigation, arbitration, dispute-prevention and dispute-resolution needs, including serving as the lead internal counsel managing a wide range of matters.
Demonstrate thought leadership and a record of success in handling litigation/arbitration matters.
Provide timely and time-sensitive legal counsel, information, advice, and guidance on litigation matters.
Identify and analyze complex legal/business issues and provide appropriate legal advice regarding applicable legal standards.
Draft, review and edit litigation-related documents (e.g., motions, briefs, pleadings, litigation holds, discovery responses, settlement agreements, and protective orders).
Oversee and manage CAA’s responses to subpoenas and third-party requests for information.
Review and manage systems and best practices for complying with discovery and document retention/litigation hold obligations in the most cost-effective manner possible, working with other departments (such as Technology).
Demonstrate extensive negotiation skills with respect to legal issues.
Demonstrate a strategic mindset, excellent judgment, strong communications skills, and strong work ethic.
Communicate with stakeholders regarding litigation risks and status of ongoing disputes.
Work as part of a team, with heavy emphasis on collaboration, transparency, and communication.
Be a problem solver, able to address complex disputes from strategy to execution.
Demonstrate learning agility and adaptability; be able to improve and evolve approach, systems or strategies when necessary.
Encourage others to value varying perspectives when working in diverse teams.
Uphold CAA’s policies, including the code of business ethics and conduct.
Other duties as assigned.
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About the Company
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.