Assistant To The Office Of The Chief Legal Officer

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

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Assistant to support two Executives in the Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO). The role requires an individual who has strong organisational skills, the ability to multi-task, and is personable by nature. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a growing, creative, and matrixed organisation, supporting an international leader.

This role will be responsible for administration and will support counsel in Corporate, Commercial and Compliance including diary management, meeting and conference call bookings, travel arrangements and expenses, as well as ad-hoc project work to support the OCLO team.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Act as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls
• Administrative support for the OCLO
• Diary management, meeting, and conference call bookings, inclusive of relevant reminders
• Travel arrangements and all expenses
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate
• Preparing presentations and supporting the OCLO with prep for global meetings
• Take notes at meetings if required, preparing the minutes as and when needed
• General assistance to the team with ongoing projects for our OCLO team

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Must have previous PA or EA experience
• Professional manner with a positive “can do” attitude
• Ability to prioritise and multitask with a busy workload
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confidential and discrete approach, and strong work ethic

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Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.

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