Contracts Administrator, Business & Legal Affairs, Film

Position: Contracts Administrator, Business & Legal Affairs, Film Location: West Hollywood 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. Primary 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 Education, Experience, and Skills: Bachelor's Degree required 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 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 Experience or interest in film, business, and/or legal areas of entertainment industry Knowledge of software applications such as DocuSign, Scenechronize, Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, Zoom Hiring Salary Range is $22 to $23/hour, dependent on experience and level. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to, market demands, experience/training, and education. MRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants and potential candidates are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mrc-Entertainment