Our client, a major global music corporation, is currently seeking a paralegal for a short-term contract. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years' experience in an in-house paralegal, contract administrator, or contract manager capacity preparing contracts from pre-existing templates as well as review and redline third-party comments and mark-ups. You'll be responsible for keeping track of contract status updates within the company's internal tracking system and help with overall file organization and provide reports.
This is a full-time contract (i.e., 40 hours weekly) and will start as a 4-month contract with potential to extend.
Responsibilities:
Prepare first drafts of contracts and documents from existing templates
Review third party comments on such contracts and documents for supervisor signoff
Prepare said documents for signature – once signed, save and process in accordance with department protocol
Keep track of status updates in existing tracking systems (Monday.com, internal spreadsheets)
Data entry, file organization, DocuSign
Provide reporting and updates to legal team from existing tracking systems
Assist supervisor and legal team with administrative duties
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required; Paralegal certificate a plus
2+ years of proven work experience as a Paralegal, Contract Administrator, Contract Manager, or Administrator
Knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts
Familiarity with copyright and trademark laws
Familiarity with brand licensing and royalty accounting procedures
Music industry knowledge
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exhibit a professional demeanor and good judgment
Self-starter who takes initiative and is resourceful; takes ownership of tasks and projects
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to interact with outside attorneys and executive management
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments; works well under pressure
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
Extremely detail-oriented, with an ability to spot errors
Familiarity of software for consumer product licensing (DRM, MediaBox, etc.)
Familiarity with Apple computers and software, mastery of Microsoft suite, DocuSign, and Preview/Adobe, Monday.com
Solid research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Organizes own work, coordinating projects, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal and Administrative
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution and Entertainment Providers
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