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Business Associate/Manager

David Zwirner7 open roles

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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 markets, 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.
  • We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.

About the Opportunity

Business Associate/Manager | $68k-80k

David Zwirner seeks a Business Associate at its New York location. This role will support the Chief Operating Officer in their oversight of global gallery operations with a key emphasis on legal, insurance, and real estate matters. This position is scheduled Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm, with a hybrid work schedule.

Candidates must be diligent, extremely organized, and possess excellent time management and communication skills.

What you’ll do:

Legal

  • Support the registration and sales teams in reviewing and negotiating contracts for gallery transactions, including loans and consignments, and third-party exhibition and collaboration agreements;
  • Liaise with external counsel on art law-related matters;
  • Draft and assist with legal documents and contracts for special projects and exhibitions.

Insurance & Real Estate

  • Manage gallery-wide insurance policies and renewals in coordination with the COO;
  • Liaise with internal departments to gather information and documentation for renewal processes;
  • Track and maintain insurance and lease renewal schedules;
  • Review documents to ensure compliance with applicable insurance policies.

Business Support

  • Collaborate with the finance team to draft and review specialized terms and conditions for gallery invoices and purchase agreements, ensuring adherence to relevant policies and alignment with gallery priorities.
  • Ad hoc projects as needed.

What we would like you to have:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field.
  • Ability to read, review, and analyze large volumes of legal documents and contracts.
  • Background in insurance, especially fine arts insurance, is considered a strong asset.
  • 3+ years of art industry experience preferred.
  • Candidate must be focused, reliable, and have an interest in art business.
  • Candidate needs to be efficient, able to multitask, and prioritize.
  • Must be able to work and communicate well with team members at all levels.

What you will love about David Zwirner:

  • David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery’s long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Utopia Editions, and Consignments.
  • 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's commitment to Galleries Commit.
  • Benefits! Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, and family medical, dental, and vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

Please submit a resume and cover letter, and be prepared to provide three (3) professional references upon request.

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.

If you need assistance in applying to a role, you may reach out to [email protected]. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.

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