Executive Legal Assistant

Educational Media Foundation • Franklin, TN

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About The Position

This role provides legal and administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), attorneys of Education Media Foundation, and its subsidiaries and affiliates. Specific areas of focus include governance, employment, non-profit, FCC, intellectual property, and transactional law (contracts and leases). Clear and timely communication, high level of initiative, and close partnership with the Chief Legal Officer, attorneys, and outside counsel are essential to the success in this role. Effectiveness is measured by the ability to successful apply legal understanding and organization to projects and the management of relationships both internally and externally. Understanding and daily application of ministry values, mission and biblical principles is key to success in this position.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in a medium to large-size law firm, General Counsel's office, corporate legal office, or equivalent setting.
• Juris Doctorate or Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Strong computer skills; advance knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Must possess sound judgement regarding appropriate risk tolerance while effectively communicating risk to key stakeholders to drive expedient, thoroughly informed decisions.
• Strong attention to detail with proven organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and value others; communicate effectively; and collaborate with others.
• High-level of integrity; demonstrated ability to work independently; establishing and meeting performance/ministry goals.
• A collaborative and flexible style, with strong service mentality.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values.

Nice To Haves

• Regulatory, non-profit, and Board of Director experience preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Research, gather data and compile information on various matters as assigned based on ministry's interests and legal, compliance and ethical principles.
• Analyze and communicate regarding legal issues.
• Resolve routine legal matters under the supervision and guidance of attorneys.
• Participate in the drafting and review of a variety of documents such as entertainment and media agreements, purchase agreements, promissory notes, escrow agreements, security agreements, bank documents, and other leases under the direction of an attorney.
• Organize, index, and track matter files, administrative files, meeting files, and other files.
• Act as the main point of contact for CLO's clients and staff.
• Proactively respond to inquiries and concerns; clearly and positively communicate solutions with exceptional follow through.
• Effectively and efficiently route and answer questions not requiring CLO's attention.
• Serve as the primary internal resource for the CLO including development of correspondences of both privileged, confidential, and non-confidential matters, email and voicemail communication and other general administrative functions as needed.
• Help to book meetings, coordinate schedules, and handle a variety of meeting logistics, as well as book travel for CLO and personnel as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range.
• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• Short/long term disability and life insurance.
• Robust 401K with company match.
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay.
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay.
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more.
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree