Paralegal Legal And Business Affairs

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Paralegal, Legal and Business Affairs

The candidate will draft complex programming-related agreements and/or amendments in keeping with negotiated business terms, send out to contracting party for comments, and revise as needed, all in keeping with A+E business practices as they evolve. Maintain tickler system for all PACed unscripted projects to ensure that all move towards completion in a timely manner (follow up on status as needed). Prepare and distribute memos and digests of complex programming agreements to ensure that clients are aware of key provisions (e.g., pre-existing formats, unusual revenue shares, grant/limitation of rights to A+E, talent-related provisions, etc.). Research questions from numerous client groups as needed (e.g., Programming, Program Strategy, Content Licensing, Accounting/Finance, Rights & Clearances). Cross-train with other paralegals / junior attorneys on the team to grow and strengthen skill set and provide backup as needed (e.g., on marketing/sweepstakes projects, scripted agreements, releases/agreements regarding wholly-owned production subsidiary productions, vendor agreements, etc.). Liaise with Program Accounting and Accounts Payable as needed. Other tasks as assigned. BA, and either JD or Paralegal certificate. Should have 4+ years experience working at a law firm, television network/another content provider, or production company legal department; prior drafting experience required. Advanced level of Microsoft Word; some knowledge of Excel. Highly organized, detail-orientated, strong proofreading skills, and ability to time-manage multiple tasks and take initiative. Must be a team player who can interact with all levels of management and work cross-departmentally.

Additional Information

Requisition id: R0007013.

Company info

A & E Television Networks, LLC
235 East 45th Street
New York
New York
United States 10017
Website : http://www.aenetworks.com