Contracts Manager, Amazon MGM Studios

RiseMe; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon MGM Studios in Culver City, CA seeks a Contracts Manager to support script development and feature projects. You will review rights for derivative works and manage development agreements, ensuring compliance and efficient contracting.

You will also drive automation to streamline workflows, leverage AI tools for rights research, and collaborate with legal and production teams to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of contracts management experience.
• Knowledge of AI ethics in legal contexts (confidentiality, accuracy, bias).

Responsibilities

• Research rights and third-party obligations for derivative works based on library properties.
• Manage scripted television and film development agreements; audit for legal, contractual, and guild compliance.
• Identify workflow improvements and automate processes using AI tools for rights research and contract management.

Skills

Contract management

AI ethics

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Come support ground-breaking storytelling at Amazon MGM Studios. In this role, you’ll be a trusted legal partner supporting our scripted television series and feature-length motion picture groups. You'll streamline contract workflows, research rights to library properties, and leverage technology to enhance efficiency.

Key job responsibilities

• Conducting research of rights and third-party obligations for derivative works based on our library properties
• Manage scripted television and film development agreements; conduct periodic audits to ensure legal, contractual, and guild compliance
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and enhance efficiency through automation and standardization, including implementing AI tools to assist with rights research and contract management processes

A day in the life

As a Contracts Manager supporting Amazon MGM Studios, you'll work at the intersection of creative development and legal operations. Your day might include reviewing chain-of-title documentation for a new project, collaborating with attorneys to evaluate rights associated with our library properties, or implementing workflow improvements that reduce contract turnaround time. Beyond routine contract management, you'll explore how automation and emerging tools can solve recurring challenges.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 3+ years of contracts management experience
• Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
• Can show strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Culver City - 76,000.00 - 133,000.00 USD annually