Interim Contracts Manager

Major, Lindsey & Africa; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); Remote; USD 172,200; Part time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking an Interim Contracts Manager to support their legal team by drafting and negotiating below-the-line production agreements. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in the TV and film industry with a strong preference for candidates familiar with VFX and animation agreements. The position is remote and offers competitive pay at $125/hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in structuring, drafting and negotiating agreements in the TV and film industry.
• Experience with VFX and animation agreements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support contract managers with legal review and negotiation.
• Draft and negotiate production agreements.
• Communicate effectively during complex negotiations.

Skills

Structuring and negotiating contracts

Understanding of below-the-line agreements

Proficient with Google Suite

Job description

Interim Contracts Manager

Company: A leading entertainment company

Experience: 5+ years structuring, drafting and negotiating below-the-line agreements in the film and television industry

Location: Remote in Los Angeles or San Francisco

Responsibilities

• Support contract managers and attorneys on the legal team by providing legal review, drafting, and negotiation on physical production contracts, including service agreements, various vendor contracts, and SOWs.
• Independently structure, draft and negotiate below-the-line production agreements ensuring alignment with company and industry standard and deal contexts (e.g., physical production department head agreements; casting director agreements; line producer agreements; short term production services agreements; vendor/rental agreements; equipment rental agreements; vehicle rental agreements; aviation, charter & drone rental agreements; watercraft agreements; location agreements; production office space/stage/facilities lease agreements; post production agreements and visual effects agreements).
• During complex negotiations, clearly and succinctly communicate solutions to internal production and business partners as well as external producers and production personnel (e.g., Line Producer/UPM, Production Office Coordinator, Location Manager).

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of experience structuring, drafting and negotiating a wide range of below-the-line agreements in the TV and film industry.
• Experience with visual effects (VFX) and animation agreements strongly preferred.
• Must be proficient with Google Suite.

Pay

$125/hour

Benefits

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

Additional Information

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Entertainment Providers