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FilmNation Entertainment – Legal Administrator, Business and Legal Affairs

FilmNation Entertainment is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our New York office full-time as an administrative assistant to the Business and Legal Affairs Department. At FilmNation, the Business and Legal Affairs team handles all of the legal work involved in the company’s development, production, financing, and distribution of high-quality feature films, television, podcasts, and live theatre.

This role will be responsible for a full range of administrative tasks but will also be provided significant opportunities to become involved in more substantive work. The Legal Administrator to The Business and Legal Affairs Department’s primary responsibilities will include managing FilmNation's contract database, working with FilmNation's Finance team to coordinate invoicing and payment schedules, drafting contract summaries, preparing and filing various corporate documents, and coordinating the full execution and dissemination of a variety of documents.

Specifically, the Assistant will be required to handle the following tasks:

·Update FilmNation’s international sales in a database called iRights.

·Coordinate the invoicing of minimum guarantees for executed contracts.

·Form corporations, file copyright applications, order copyright reports, and handle other corporate work.

·Create contract summaries for both international distribution deals and FilmNation productions.

Qualifications / Requirements:

·At least one year of experience at an entertainment company in a corporate setting (internships are acceptable)

·Detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven.

·An ability to perform well under pressure and excellent project management skills.

·A strong work ethic, a passion for film, television & all things FilmNation

FilmNation is a leading producer, financier, and international distributor of high-quality feature films, television series, theater, and audio/podcasts.FilmNation has intensified its focus on content creation in recent years, bringing to life award-winning box office hits that include PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, ARRIVAL, and THE BIG SICK, as well as the award-winning television show I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE. The upcoming line-up of active titles includes high-profile comedy THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING (Amazon), MISANTHROPE starring Shailene Woodley, and THE GOOD NURSE (Netflix) starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessica Chastain, as well as several television productions.

To Apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Legal Administrator, Business and Legal Affairs.”

This position's anticipated annual base salary is $59,000-$61,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or benefits for which an individual may be eligible. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

FilmNation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression of veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.FilmNation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression of veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Improper interference with the ability of FilmNation's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. More detailed information about the company and our list of titles is available at www.filmnation.com.