Overview
Business Affairs & Legal Operations Associate – 58063299860 Jobs in Johannesburg Metropolitan Area at Somewhere
Title: Business Affairs & Legal Operations Associate – 58063299860
Company: Somewhere
Location: Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
Business Affairs & Legal Operations Associate
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: VP, Business Development / Business Affairs
About The Company
We are a leading audio and media company producing high-quality podcasts, audiobooks, and original content. Our work spans narrative storytelling, investigative series, and partnerships with globally recognized talent.
As we continue to grow, we are expanding our business affairs and licensing function to support an increasing volume of deals and partnerships.
About The Role
We are hiring a Business Affairs & Legal Operations Associate to support deal execution, contract management, and partner operations.
This Is a Hybrid Role Combining
- Legal / contract support
- Deal negotiation and execution
- Operational ownership of licensing workflows
Roughly
- 50% Deal Execution / Legal Work
- 50% Operations & Partner Management
This role is ideal for someone with a paralegal or legal background who wants exposure to media, talent deals, and business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Deal Execution & Negotiation
- Draft and negotiate deal terms across:
- Podcast development agreements
- Licensing agreements
- Talent and partnership deals
- Support contract lifecycle from initial negotiation to execution
- If qualified, draft long-form agreements using internal templates
- Contract & Deal Operations
- Track all deals and contracts within Airtable
- Maintain accurate records of:
- Deal stages
- Key terms
- Contract statuses
- Support migration of contract repository into Airtable
- Extract and organize key commercial and legal terms
- Legal Operations & Playbook Development
- Support development of standardized:
- Contract templates
- Deal term frameworks
- Negotiation playbooks
- Track evolving deal terms across agreements to inform best practices
- Partner with internal legal counsel on process improvements
- Performance Tracking & Reporting
- Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) by:
- Pulling relevant performance and contract data
- Preparing materials for leadership
- Ensure data accuracy and completeness across reporting
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with:
- Business Development
- Legal / Internal Counsel
- Marketing and Production teams
- Ensure alignment across departments for all active deals
What Success Looks Like
- Deals are executed efficiently and without delays
- Contract data is clean, organized, and easily accessible
- Licensed partners are onboarded smoothly
- Playbooks and templates improve speed and consistency
- Leadership is freed up to focus on complex deals
Ideal Candidate Profile
Must-Have
- 2-5+ years of experience in:
- Paralegal
- Legal assistant
- Contract management or legal operations
- Experience drafting or reviewing contracts
- Strong organizational and operational skills
- Excellent English communication (written and verbal)
- Ability to manage multiple deals and workflows simultaneously
Nice-to-Have
- Exposure to:
- Media, entertainment, or content industries
- Licensing or partnership agreements
- Experience with Airtable or similar tools
- Prior experience in a hybrid legal + business role
- Basic understanding of negotiation principles
Key Traits for Success
- Highly detail-oriented and process-driven
- Comfortable handling high volumes of work
- Strong ownership mindset (“pushes deals forward”)
- Adaptable and able to work across multiple functions
- Interested in long-term growth into business affairs or BD
Work Requirements
- Must work within EST or PST time zones
- Reliable internet and professional remote setup
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Why This Role
- Direct exposure to media deals, talent partnerships, and licensing
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
- Clear growth path into Business Affairs / Deal Strategy
- High ownership role with meaningful impact