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Contracts Manager, Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon$76K — $133K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
  • 3+ years of contracts management experience
  • Understanding of ethical AI considerations in legal contexts
  • Experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with teams
  • Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on rights and third-party obligations for derivative works
  • Manage scripted television and film development agreements
  • Perform periodic audits for legal and contractual compliance
  • Identify and implement workflow improvements through automation
  • Leverage AI tools to enhance rights research and contract management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
  • Flexible spending accounts
Full Job Description
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

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

About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

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