Manager, Legal Affairs - Paramount TV
ViacomCBS
Hollywood, CAThis was removed by the employer on 10/12/2018 8:55:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
JOB SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for a wide array of tasks necessary to support the Paramount Television Legal Affairs department. Assignments include negotiating and drafting talent and production related documents, including artist’s certificates, staff writer agreements, location and vendor agreements, etc. In addition thereto, the Manager will be responsible for updating all legal forms, and keeping track of all policies and procedures for the Legal Affairs department.
Responsibilities
to include, but not limited to:
• Negotiate and draft contracts for individuals and companies involved in Paramount TV pilots and series
• Develops and maintains interdepartmental relationships within the organization to facilitate the free flow of information between several departments
• Handle complicated chain of title matters to ensure underlying rights are clear and conduct extensive rights research to determine motion picture content available for television/digital exploitation
• Advise regarding questions that arise under applicable union/guild collective bargaining agreements and standards and practices of television and digital exhibitors
• Special assignments include assisting TV Legal executives on various projects, reviewing documents, testing different databases and document management systems
• Provide ancillary business and legal affairs support to other groups or divisions, as needed
• Prepare legal documents such as contracts/amendments for review, approval and use by attorneys
• Coordinate and liaise with multiple Paramount offices worldwide on assigned projects
• Manage document files
• Manage other job duties as assigned by management
Basic Qualifications
• JD degree or Paralegal Certificate
• Minimum -1 year relevant experience if an attorney, no less than 3 years experience if a paralegal
Additional Qualifications
• Entertainment industry experience strongly preferred
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet software
• Strong oral and written communication skills; professional business demeanor
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter attitude and ability to make independent decisions and offer creative solutions
• Demonstrated good judgment and the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive issues
• Ability to use resources and personality to develop strong client relationships
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload efficiently and meet strict deadlines for complete tasks/assignments