Manager, Contracts
Core
Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts for licensing film and television content to global TV and digital/new media partners.
Role type
Manager, Contracts (Business Affairs)
Builds
Television license agreements and legal documents for global distribution across free, basic, pay TV, SVOD, PPV/VOD, and emerging media.
Domain
Media & Entertainment / Global Distribution
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
contract drafting and negotiation, legal document analysis, team leadership and mentorship, process improvement, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
international licensing experience, entertainment industry background
Technologies
SAFE (contract management system)
Responsibilities
Lead contract drafting, review, and negotiation for global TV/digital licensing; manage short-form agreements and deal memos; resolve complex legal and business issues; mentor Contracts Specialist team; drive process and workflow improvements.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership