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Contracts Manager
FilmNation Entertainment
New York, NY
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Contracts Manager
FilmNation Entertainment
New York City, NY
Full-Time Job
FilmNation Entertainment is looking for a Contracts Manager to join the Business and Legal Affairs team in our New York office. FilmNation is a producer, financier and international sales company for high-quality feature films, television series, theater and podcasts.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant company and work within a collaborative and fun environment. We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn about international sales and distribution as it relates to the Entertainment industry.
Responsibilities include:
• Drafting distribution agreements, default and termination notices and cease and desist letters
• Drafting chain of title affidavits and completing all tax-related documentation required for international sales
• Periodically updating schedules to the company's corporate credit facility
• Corporate work, including forming corporations and drafting resolutions and consents
• Maintaining the contract database and files, both digital and hard copy
• Tracking the status of agreements and payments from producers and distributors to ensure deadlines are met
• Conduct legal research on issues relevant to film production, finance, sales, and distribution
• Provide additional support to attorneys and sales team as needed
• Other ad hoc projects as requested
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree required
• 2+ years of experience in a legal support role
• Must have a good work ethic
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive and anticipatory
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work effectively in a team environment and meet deadlines
• Experience in the entertainment industry, or with contracts, legal principles, and intellectual property law is a plus
This is a great role for an up-and-comer to gain experience in all aspects of the international sales and distribution process in addition to dealing with all areas of the business on a daily basis. This fast-paced environment requires a motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment, and applicants must be extremely organized and highly detail-oriented.
FilmNation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
FilmNation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Improper interference with the ability of FilmNation's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
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Contracts Manager
FilmNation Entertainment
New York City, NY
Full-Time Job
FilmNation Entertainment is looking for a Contracts Manager to join the Business and Legal Affairs team in our New York office. FilmNation is a producer, financier and international sales company for high-quality feature films, television series, theater and podcasts.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant company and work within a collaborative and fun environment. We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn about international sales and distribution as it relates to the Entertainment industry.
Responsibilities include:
• Drafting distribution agreements, default and termination notices and cease and desist letters
• Drafting chain of title affidavits and completing all tax-related documentation required for international sales
• Periodically updating schedules to the company's corporate credit facility
• Corporate work, including forming corporations and drafting resolutions and consents
• Maintaining the contract database and files, both digital and hard copy
• Tracking the status of agreements and payments from producers and distributors to ensure deadlines are met
• Conduct legal research on issues relevant to film production, finance, sales, and distribution
• Provide additional support to attorneys and sales team as needed
• Other ad hoc projects as requested
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree required
• 2+ years of experience in a legal support role
• Must have a good work ethic
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive and anticipatory
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work effectively in a team environment and meet deadlines
• Experience in the entertainment industry, or with contracts, legal principles, and intellectual property law is a plus
This is a great role for an up-and-comer to gain experience in all aspects of the international sales and distribution process in addition to dealing with all areas of the business on a daily basis. This fast-paced environment requires a motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment, and applicants must be extremely organized and highly detail-oriented.
FilmNation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
FilmNation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Improper interference with the ability of FilmNation's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
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