Creative Artists Agency

Executive - Legal, Regulatory & Compliance

Creative Artists Agency$168K — $276K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in the U.S. and in good standing.
  • Minimum 8+ years of relevant legal and compliance experience at a law firm and/or in-house.
  • Experience in building and managing compliance programs in similar-sized organizations.
  • Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional projects and regulatory disclosures.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills with a clear communication of complex issues.

Responsibilities

  • Enhance and build the Global Ethics & Compliance program focusing on key compliance areas.
  • Administer a risk-based GEC program aligning with regulations and company values.
  • Monitor and evaluate global legal developments to inform compliance practices.
  • Conduct company-wide risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Design and implement GEC training programs; maintain high completion rates.
  • Support third-party due diligence including screening and risk assessments.
  • Promote a culture of ethics and compliance throughout the organization.

Benefits

  • Minimum of 3 days per week in-office requirement in Los Angeles.
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse team at a leading agency in the entertainment industry.
  • Engagement in strategic and operational initiatives influencing ethical practices.
  • Chance to impact the organization’s global compliance culture.
  • Robust professional development and career growth opportunities.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role
Executive - Legal, Regulatory & Compliance will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel – Enterprise & Chief Compliance Officer (7DGC8) or the Executive Director, Compliance, as directed,and will help manage and advance the Companys GlobalEthics & Compliance(GEC) and ESG programs.The right candidate will have a strong understanding of legal and regulatory compliance standards and issues globally.This roleprovidesstrategicguidance, drives cross-functional initiatives, and ensures the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and transparency.The Executive will play a critical role in supporting CAAs strategic and operational growth by championing a centralized, coordinated approach to ethics, compliance, and ESG across the organization.

Responsibilities

Compliance

  • Working closely with the GEC teamtofurther helpenhanceand buildtheGlobalEthics & Compliance program at CAA, includinganti-bribery & corruption,global sanctions,data privacy,whistleblowerrights &protections,andthird-party risk management.

  • Help toadministera risk-based GEC programensuring alignment withregulatoryrequirements and company values.

  • Work withthe Executive Director, Compliancetomonitorand evaluate globallegal andregulatory developments and compliance trends toanticipatechanges and inform organizational practices.

  • Conductcompany-widerisk assessments,maintainrisk registers,anddevelop mitigation strategies to strengthen organizational resilience.

  • Assistwiththe design, implementation, and administration of GECtraining programs (Code of Conduct, Data Privacy, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Anti-Facilitation of Tax Evasion), ensuring high completion rates and measurable impact.

  • Support thethird-party due diligenceprogram, includingconducting third-partyscreenings, risk assessments, ongoingmonitoringand reporting.

  • Update and refine policies, procedures, and training materials to strengthen organizational awareness and ensure alignment with evolving global regulations.

  • Support investigations, audits, and compliance-related inquiries with discretion and professionalism.

  • AssisttheExecutive Director,Compliance tomaintaincompliance databases, analyze trends, and prepare reports for senior leadership.

  • Promote a strong culture of ethics, compliance, and integrity across all levels of the organization.

  • Develop and build strong cross-functional relationships toidentify,assessandanticipateemergingcompliance relatedrisk areas across CAA and provide support and guidance on the management of these emerging risks.

ESG

  • Monitor the evolving ESG regulatory landscape andadviseleadership on strategic and compliance implicationsincluding regulations such as CSRD, SECR, and California SB-253 & SB-261as well as voluntary frameworks like TCFD, ISSB, and SASB.

  • Prepare regulatory disclosures and sustainability reports that reflect both compliance requirements and company commitments.

  • Facilitate the ESG Working Group anddeliver regular updates on ESG activities to the ESG Leadership Group.

  • Lead end-to-end project management for ESG initiatives and tool implementations, ensuringtimelydelivery.

  • Conduct ESG-related risk assessments, including physical and transition climate risks, and develop strategies to address findings.

  • Manage responses to ESG client, investor, andvendorquestionnaires.

  • Coordinatewithcross-functional teams (e.g.,legal, finance, technology, global operations, human resources) todeliver onESG priorities and integrate them into business processes.

  • Assistwith the development ofESG reporting workflows, ensuring data quality, auditability, and readiness for external assurance.

  • Support voluntary benchmarking efforts to measure progress and enhance external credibility.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in the U.S. and in good standing.

  • Minimum8+ yearsof relevant legalandcompliance experience at a law firm and/or in-house.

  • Proven experience building, managing,deployingand maturing compliance programs, ideally at organizations ofsimilar sizeas CAA.

  • Demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects and regulatory disclosures.

  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills with proven ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

  • Strongproficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word with redlining, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

  • Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent credential.

  • Experience conducting internalcomplianceaudits and enterprise-wide risk assessments.

  • Experience with California SB-253 & SB-261, EU CSRD, and global ESG frameworks.

  • Familiarity with compliance and ESG reporting platforms (e.g., GRC databases, Net Zero Cloud).

Key Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with the ability toanticipateregulatory and business challenges.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing and building consensus across senior leadership and global teams.

  • Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, including COSO, ISO, NIST, FCPA, and ERM.

  • Meticulously organized, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • Demonstrated resilience, independence, and sound judgment in managing sensitive or complex matters.

  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver under tight deadlines.

  • High ethical standards, discretion in handling confidential information, and a commitment to fostering a culture of compliance and integrity.


Location
This position will be based in our LA office with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.

Compensation
The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $168,000 - $276,000 in Los Angeles, CA. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

About Creative Artists Agency

Creative Artists Agency, LLC operates as a talent and sports agency in the United States and internationally. The company represents various artists, including actors, directors, writers, producers, and other entertainment professionals. It also provides strategic marketing and consulting services; and creates and manages branded entertainment marketing campaigns for advertisers. In addition, the company offers sports consulting services, including the representation of athletes in baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and other sports. Creative Artists Agency, LLC was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1975

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