Paralegal

Job Description:

• Update versions of boilerplate agreements, working with attorneys to ensure that agreements are updated and distributed as needed.
• Update and maintain resource charts.
• Oversee and assist Sr. Contracts Administrator in the maintenance of non-standard contractual provisions ensuring that provisions are entered in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Act as a liaison between Business Affairs department and Contracts Administration department to ensure that obligations set forth in contracts are complied with
• Review Contracts Administration's non-standard agreement profile sheets.
• Prepare and update other legal analyses
• Work with Legal Assistants on new iManage document integration
• Oversee legal assistants' maintenance of all contract binders (redline, boilerplate, affiliate and others).
• Preparation of initial draft of subdistribution/MSO to MSO transport agreements, consulting with distribution technology and attorneys
• Respond to and prepare ad hoc legal research
• Serve as administrative resource to attorneys in Business Affairs during deal process.

Qualifications for role:

• 2-4 years' experience as a transactional/corporate paralegal or 6 or more years as a litigation paralegal
• Detail oriented and superb reading comprehension
• Excellent legal drafting and oral communication skills
• Ability to work as an integral member of a team
• Excellent legal analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze legal documents
• Capable of translating legal compliance requirements into organizational policies and procedures
• Proficient at building relationships on all levels to accomplish organizational goals
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
• Computer proficiency
• Familiarity with the media industry preferred