Contract Administrator / Legal Administrative Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

About the Company:
Classic Media is a global media company that owns and manages one of the world’s largest portfolios of legacy brands, including Where’s Waldo?, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Underdog and Casper the Friendly Ghost. Classic Media is also a leading producer of new content - both TV and film - with first-rate partners across the globe.

The Contract Administrator is responsible for contract management and general administrative support for Business and Legal Affairs department.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Process and track a range of agreements for five in-house attorneys
• Communicate and coordinate with various departments on status of agreements and deal memo specifics
• Track action dates in contracts as required
• Draft correspondence letters
• Process and track legal and administrative invoices
• Manage legal files on legal server as well as at storage facility
• Help maintain trademark database (Web TMS) for IP counsel
• Other ad-hoc administration duties as outlined by the department head such as filing, making photocopies, scheduling meetings, answering phones, scanning, etc.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• The candidate will have some familiarity with one or more of the following: general corporate law including non-disclosure agreements, creative service agreements, distribution and licensing agreements, entertainment law and IP law.
• Experience will include contract review and preparation, legal correspondence, and legal research.
• Familiarity with Web TMS, Counterpoint Pelican Profiles, Filemaker Pro, Jaguar Software, or equiv. tracking database.
• Must be Mac proficient.
• Must have strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, WordPerfect, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment, juggle multiple projects and handle tight deadlines.
• Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive material with discretion.
• Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, fine attention to detail and sharp analytical skills.
• Must be able to maneuver heavy boxes in and out of storage and for filing purposes.
• Experience in legal profession preferred.
• College degree required.