The Role
WME Group seeks a talented and highly motivated lawyer to join the team in it’s Sydney office as Associate Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs, supporting WME Fashion globally (which includes IMG Models, Art Commerce and The Wall Group) and IMG Talent locally .
The successful candidate will join a collaborative and results-driven in-house team, working across a broad range of stakeholders, including high-profile talent, models, athletes and media personalities. This is a high-performing, close-knit practice that supports a large cohort of client managers operating within demanding timeframes.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a candidate who is admitted to practice in Australia with 0-2 years experience, who is seeking to develop more significant experience in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements. The role also offers exposure to a diverse range of stakeholders across the entertainment and fashion industries, both domestically and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
High-volume drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of agreements (including talent representation, endorsements, commercial deals, and image-rights contracts), and stakeholder management throughout the full agreement lifecycle.
Providing clear, actionable guidance on legal and regulatory matters (e.g. entertainment and media law, union compliance, working with children), and ensuring compliance with policies and processes.
Work closely with internal teams, and external parties while managing an independent workload and building strong internal client relationships.
Overseeing contract administration systems, document management, e-signatures, and improving internal legal processes.
Assisting with disputes, corporate governance, legal research, and training initiatives across the business.
Key Skills and Requirements
Legal background & qualifications: 0–2 years’ experience; law degree and admission as a lawyer in an Australian jurisdiction.
Core legal skills: Strong drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of agreements; solid analytical and organisational abilities.
Work style & productivity: Ability to prioritise, multitask, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality, detail-oriented work under pressure.
Communication & interpersonal skills: Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences; strong stakeholder engagement.
Team & personal attributes: Collaborative team player who can also work autonomously; proactive, self-motivated, adaptable, and solutions-focused with a positive attitude.
Technical & industry knowledge: Good IT skills; interest in the fashion industry, with familiarity with relevant regulations (e.g. Entertainment Industry Act, Australian Consumer Law, AANA Code of Ethics) desirable.
