(Senior) Business Affairs Manager (m/w/d)

Edelman is a global communications firm built for a digital world. With the benefit of a history in building trust and earning attention through communications, our teams help clients create direct and impactful audience connections and tell magnetic stories that move at the speed of social, transform culture and spark movements.

In this role, you will create groundbreaking, social first campaigns on the world's greatest brands. You are someone who sees social trends before they are trends and knows how to conceptualize, create, and put things out into the world at the speed of culture.

About the role

As a Senior Business Affairs Manager, you’ll collaborate closely with the Brand Creative, Production, Influencer, and other teams to manage projects with minimal oversight. We’re looking for a new team member to support our growing global Business Affairs presence in Germany. You will report to the Director of Global Business Affairs and help to elevate and expand the Business Affairs function within Edelman Germany.

• Recommend and support the implementation of policies and processes regarding risk management and contract administration.
• Review and facilitate complex agreements, particularly in talent, celebrity, influencer, and brand partnerships.
• Confidentiality and discretion are crucial in handling all matters and documents.
• Navigate redline reviews and contract negotiations between various stakeholders to close deals.
• Provide counsel and risk mitigation strategies for content programs and contracts in digital, experiential, print, and influencer.
• Identify and flag risks, particularly related to intellectual property and regulatory requirements.
• Review and provide guidance on Statements of Work.
• Work closely with production teams and legal departments to resolve any legal or liability issues.
• Manage third-party clearances and licenses, including music, images, software, etc.
• Facilitate production and talent invoice approvals and payments.
• Ensure all finished assets comply with legal requirements before delivery.
• Manage insurance and documentation for third-party licenses.

• Basic understanding of contract provisions, especially around licensing and ownership.
• Experience managing talent and influencer contracts.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to identify legal issues early in the process.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Problem-solving mindset and comfort in a fast-paced environment.
• 5-10 years of related experience, ideally in an agency.
• Fluent German and English skills are required.

• You can compensate your overtime with free time within the framework of our overtime guideline
• Our hybrid working model offers you flexibility in terms of working hours and location (within Germany)
• Choose freely between Apple or Microsoft products
• An LGBTIQ+ friendly working environment with a global network and clear positioning
• Sustainability is an integral part of our corporate strategy, driven by our Green Team
• A variety of initiatives, including on the topics of DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) and female empowerment
• In addition to various on-site training courses, our extensive training program also includes our digital training platform with courses and information on topics such as Community & Culture, Leadership & Management and much more.
• To create a good balance after work, use our free premium subscription to the CALM app with numerous meditation offers and much more.
• For the sometimes longed-for change of scenery, you can also temporarily set up your home office in other countries thanks to our "Working from Anywhere" program.