Contract Paralegal

Original X Productions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract extension potential

Job summary

OGX Productions is seeking a skilled contract paralegal to support our Business Affairs team. This role drafts, reviews, and manages a variety of agreements across our venues and vendor relationships in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is a contract role with the potential for extension based on business needs and performance, with responsibilities spanning drafting to negotiation support, contract lifecycle management, and corporate filings.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years paralegal experience, preferably within entertainment, media, or live events.
• Ability to draft and review contracts independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to track and manage multiple agreements.
• Experience with Google Workspace, Docs, Sheets, Drive, DocuSign, and other relevant platforms.

Responsibilities

• Draft, redline, and review contracts including but not limited to: Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Vendor Services Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, Venue Rental Agreements, Appearance Release Forms and Waivers, Sweepstakes/Contest Terms, and NDAs.
• Track contracts throughout the full lifecycle from drafting to execution to expiration utilizing established processes and software platforms.
• Maintain and update contract logs, templates, and filing systems.
• Assist with basic corporate governance tasks and business filings as needed (e.g., entity documentation, business licenses, meeting minutes).
• Summarize key contract terms and ensure internal stakeholders are aware of risks, obligations, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling, invoicing, and correspondence related to legal documents.
• Help identify contract process improvements and ensure document accuracy and compliance.
• Correspond with outside counsel as needed or directed.

Skills

Contract language

Communication

Organization

Multi-project management

Client-service mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Workspace

Docs

Sheets

Drive

Microsoft Word

Excel

DocuSign

Job description

OGX Productions is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Contract Paralegal to support our Business Affairs team. This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and managing a variety of agreements across our venues and vendor relationships. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is a contract role with the potential for extension based on business needs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, redline, and review contracts including but not limited to: Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Vendor Services Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, Venue Rental Agreements, Appearance Release Forms and Waivers, Sweepstakes/Contest Terms, and NDAs
• Track contracts throughout the full lifecycle from drafting to execution to expiration utilizing established processes and software platforms
• Maintain and update contract logs, templates, and filing systems
• Assist with basic corporate governance tasks and business filings as needed (e.g., entity documentation, business licenses, meeting minutes)
• Summarize key contract terms and ensure internal stakeholders are aware of risks, obligations, deliverables, and deadlines
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling, invoicing, and correspondence related to legal documents
• Help identify contract process improvements and ensure document accuracy and compliance
• Correspond with outside counsel as needed or directed

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant paralegal experience, ideally within entertainment, media, or live events
• Strong understanding of contract language and legal terms; ability to draft and review independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to track and manage multiple agreements
• Comfortable working in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive), Microsoft Word and Excel, DocuSign, and other relevant platforms
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with minimal oversight
• Client-service mindset and professional demeanor when working across teams and with external partners

Preferred Experience

• Experience in live events, location-based entertainment, or touring productions
• Familiarity with international contracts and jurisdictions
• Hands-on production experience is a plus

Compensation

The pay range for this contract role is $65-$85/ hour.