Executive - Legal, Regulatory & Compliance

Who We Are
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, brand management and consumer product 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, form a brand marketing services division, and launch a family office advisory practice, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for nine consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of property sales and sponsorships, media advisory, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, London, Nashville, Shanghai, Beijing, Chicago, Washington D.C., Singapore, Toronto, Denver, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Atlanta, among other locations globally.  

The Role
Executive - Legal, Regulatory & Compliance will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel – Enterprise & Chief Compliance Officer (“DGC”) or the Executive Director, Compliance, as directed, and will help manage and advance the Company’s Global Ethics & Compliance (GEC) and ESG programs. The right candidate will have a strong understanding of legal and regulatory compliance standards and issues globally. This role provides strategic guidance, drives cross-functional initiatives, and ensures the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and transparency. The Executive will play a critical role in supporting CAA’s 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 team to further help enhance and build the  Global Ethics & Compliance program at CAA, including anti-bribery & corruption, global sanctions, data privacy, whistleblower rights & protections, and third-party risk management. 

• Help to administer a risk-based GEC program ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company values. 

• Work with the Executive Director, Compliance to monitor and evaluate global legal and regulatory developments and compliance trends to anticipate changes and inform organizational practices. 

• Conduct company-wide risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and develop mitigation strategies to strengthen organizational resilience. 

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

• Support the third-party due diligence program, including conducting third-party screenings, risk assessments, ongoing monitoring and 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. 

• Assist the Executive Director, Compliance to maintain compliance 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 to identify, assess and anticipate emerging compliance related risk areas across CAA and provide support and guidance on the management of these emerging risks.  

ESG

• Monitor the evolving ESG regulatory landscape and advise leadership on strategic and compliance implications—including regulations such as CSRD, SECR, and California SB-253 & SB-261—as 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 and deliver regular updates on ESG activities to the ESG Leadership Group. 

• Lead end-to-end project management for ESG initiatives and tool implementations, ensuring timely delivery. 

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

• Manage responses to ESG client, investor, and vendor questionnaires. 

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., legal, finance, technology, global operations, human resources) to deliver on ESG priorities and integrate them into business processes. 

• Assist with the development of ESG 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. 

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant legal and compliance experience at a law firm and/or in-house. 

• Proven experience building, managing, deploying and maturing compliance programs, ideally at organizations of similar size as CAA. 

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

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

• Strong proficiency in 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 internal compliance audits 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 to anticipate regulatory 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.