Contracts Administrator, Business & Legal Affairs, Film

MRC Entertainment•West Hollywood, CA

1d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

MRC is a diversified global entertainment company with divisions including Film and Television. As needed, the Contracts Administrator will provide departmental wide administrative support, contract management, and assistance on projects. This role will work closely with all members of the Film Business and Legal Affairs team. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, highly responsive, and detail oriented, with a drive to be independent and a team contributor across a variety of projects as well as collaborate with other divisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Positive, professional attitude, exceptional communication skills, and inclusive style
Strong attention to detail
High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Organized with ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and multi-task
Excellent writing, editing, and proofing skills
Motivated, resourceful, creative thinker, and problem solver
Proactive work ethic with the entrepreneurial drive to anticipate and fulfill needs
Ability to communicate with all levels, including managing up
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Knowledge of software applications such as DocuSign, Scenechronize, Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, Zoom

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or current enrollment in law school preferred
demonstrated interest in the entertainment legal field is also valued
Prior experience in a law firm and/or Business and Legal Affairs department a plus
Experience or interest in film, business, and/or legal areas of entertainment industry

Responsibilities

Accountable for general administrative support for executives (scheduling, phones, note-taking/action items, materials, invoices, mailing)
Responsible for keeping executives organized and on time with meeting and project reminders, and updated with meeting materials
Responsible for receiving, arranging for signature, returning, and filing agreements in applicable shared files and systems
Responsible for tracking and updating the status of all deals and related paperwork, including tracking and calendaring option dates and sending monthly reminders
Responsible for coordinating with production finance to process option, writer, and other development-related payments
In conjunction with other team members, work to own the delivery process by serving as the primary point of contact for external partners on all delivery-related tasks and communications
Maintain department legal files, keeping shared drive and materials up to date
Maintain team organizational and tracking tools
Book and arrange executive travel and manage expenses
Accountable for scheduling for other departmental executives, as assigned