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    Paralegal/Business Operations Associate - New York, United States - David Zwirner Gallery

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    At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do.

    Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates.

    Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres.

    Active in both the primary and secondary market, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.


    Who will work well with us:

    • The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn. Previous experience and a background within the commercial art world is not required.
    • We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.

    About the Opportunity:
    Paralegal/Business Operations Associate | $70-90k


    • Reporting to the Associate Director of Business Operations, the Business Operations Associate will be part of the Business Operations department of David Zwirner, a central department of the Gallery. The Business Operations Associate will assist with a variety of tasks, ranging from Insurance to Real Estate, with a primary focus on legal matters. The role involves working closely with all departments of David Zwirner internationally, as well as multiple third parties.

    What you'll do:

    • Review and negotiate (under the direction of the Associate Director and external Counsel) agreements between David Zwirner and its suppliers, customers and third parties.
    • Assist in management and maintenance of David Zwirner's standard contract clauses, templates, and processes with the goal of minimizing friction with vendors and clients whilst mitigating risk for the business.
    • Devise and implement legal processes to enable both legal and business functions to operate effectively.
    • Educate stakeholders on our policies and procedures, and communicate issues concerning contract risks and agreement structure.
    • Correspond with and update clients as needed on legal matters.
    • Assist in managing the Business Operations team's expenses, vendor invoices, and billing relationships.
    • Assist in managing filing and record keeping of Real Estate and Corporate documents.
    • Assist with Insurance renewals and claims, and record keeping of all policies.
    • Assist with trademarks and copyrights management.

    What we would like you to have:

    • Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and/or Art History preferred; a Paralegal certification is a plus but not required.
    • 2-3 years of experience in a similar position in the field of contemporary art, law firms or corporate environment.
    • Previous experience working closely with insurance brokers, attorneys, and third party consultants.
    • Must be able to work with team members at all levels.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross departmentally.
    • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues and clients.
    • Focused, reliable, and attentive to detail.
    • Must be extremely detail-oriented and able to work on multiple projects at once.
    What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits)


    • David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery's long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Platform, Utopia Editions, Consignments, Program.
    • Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.
    • Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner commitment to Galleries Commit.
    • Benefits Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, New Museum, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.
    • David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
    We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to

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