Manager, Contract Administration

Description:

Position Title: Manager, Contract Administration

Location: Burbank, CA

Reporting To: EVP, Head of Features Business & Legal Affairs

Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing, and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world's most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $19 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com.

Summary

Legendary Entertainment is seeking a Manager, Contract Administration for its Features Business & Legal Affairs team. This role involves reviewing, and administering agreements such as distribution agreements, contractor agreements, vendor contracts, talent agreements, and footage licenses. The Manager, Contract Administration ensures compliance with contract terms, maintains the contract management system, and supports internal client groups and attorneys. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic oversight and direct execution of contract-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review, and administer various agreements, including distribution agreements, contractor agreements, vendor contracts, talent agreements, and footage licenses.
• Maintain and manage contract management software, ensuring accurate tracking of contract terms, obligations, and renewals.
• Track and manage contract deadlines, obligations, and renewals, proactively alerting relevant parties.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, company policies, guild rules (SAG, WGA, DGA, etc.) and industry regulations as they relate to agreements.
• Maintain the proper filing, organization, and distribution of executed agreements and supporting documents.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries from internal departments and external partners.
• Provide contract-related support to attorneys and internal client groups as needed.

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in contract administration.
• Strong understanding of contract structures, financial obligations, and legal terms.
• Experience with guild rules (SAG, WGA, DGA, etc.) and how they apply to film contracts.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive financial and contractual information with absolute discretion.
• Excellent multitasking skills—able to manage multiple contracts, deadlines, and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in contract management software and legal tracking systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently while liaising with multiple stakeholders.

More Information

Legendary Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. Legendary Entertainment makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic, marital status, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic or classification protected by law, except as may be permitted by law.

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $80K to $95K. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. Total rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Legendary Entertainment also provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, employee wellness programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, year-round paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

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, market demands and indicators, specific and unique skills or training, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City and California.