Sports Business and Legal Affairs Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Various legal assistant and administrative duties (managing attorney calendars and schedules, coordinating executive travel, processing expense reports, etc.)
• Contract administration and coordination (drafting correspondence, coordinating electronic signatures, distributing and filing contracts)
• Schedule and handle logistics for internal and external meetings, calls, and video conferencing
• Assist attorneys and contract managers with the drafting of agreements, statements of work, contract amendments, and option letters
• Distribute internal notices for exercise of contractual options and term expiration dates
• Track documents from draft through execution; review, proofread, and prepare documents for signature
• Maintain and administer the iManage contract filing system
• Accurately input and track deal and rights information into the rights management system
• Compile deal and issue summaries for attorneys in preparation for executive discussions
• Review and analyze contracts to support data entry and enable the legal team to guide contractual rights and obligations
• Run reports for attorneys as needed
• Support departmental special projects and initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments and executives at all levels
• Perform additional duties and projects, as assigned by management

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of relevant prior work experience
• Proficiency with common business and legal software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, PowerPoint, Google Worksheets, Box, iManage, Rightsline, etc.
• Strong verbal and written (including legal drafting) communication skills
• Strong proofreading skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and tracking skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and a client-service mindset in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to prioritize independently, manage multiple deadlines, and complete a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
• Eagerness and aptitude for learning new concepts and systems

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Prior experience in Business & Legal Affairs and/or Deal and Rights Management
• Previous experience in proofreading and administering spreadsheets/document tracking systems
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment