Legal Coordinator - Contract Administration

Avispa Technology•Los Angeles, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

A leading digital streaming network seeks Legal Coordinator to oversee contract administration and provide administrative support to the Executive Director of Contract Administration. They are looking for a candidate with contracts and document review experience in the media and entertainment industry The company offers a great work environment.

Requirements

2+ years experience in contract administration or a legal support role is required
1+ year prior entertainment or media experience is required.
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information.
Experience managing calendars and coordinating meetings in a professional setting.
Proficiency with DocuSign.
Contract management experience, reading and understanding contracts, including documentation related to the Guilds DGA (Directors Guild of America), WGA (Writers Guild of America), PGA (Producers Guild of America), SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) options (such as producer option, development option), and calendaring options
Able to prioritize tasks, work independently and with good judgment in discerning when escalation is needed.
Effective communicator able to interface with executives inside and outside organization.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and process documents using DocuSign and assist with electronic signature workflows.
Provide administrative support related to contract administration processes and documentation.
Read and understand contracts, including documentation related to guilds, dga, wga, and pga,options, and calendaring options
Review documents for guilds, payments/accounting such as option payments, weekly work list, credits for tv shows, arbitration matters for WGA, payments on development to writers, within a timely matter for multiple departments (features, tv, scripted, unscripted).
Provide administrative and operational support to the Executive Director of Contract Administration
Manage the Executive Director’s calendar, scheduling and coordinating internal and external meetings.
Screen and respond to a high volume of calls, emails, and meeting requests with professionalism and discretion