Contract Specialist

Emmanuel Bates Communications has focused on entertainment, media, and arts-industry communications. We specialize in shining the light on behind-the-camera artists, including directors, cinematographers, production and costume designers, writers, musicians, artists, and more. We have successfully executed award campaigns for the Academy Awards, Creative Arts Emmys, and numerous union/guild-specific awards.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, but staffed by an international team with a global network, we work unconventionally: no expensive offices, no bloated budgets. This allows us to provide strategic public relations and graphic design services at cost-effective rates. Our offices never close, and we’re flexible and available whenever and wherever you need us.

In addition to our entertainment industry work, we deliver PR services to the aeronautics, merchandising, health, tech, and innovation markets, as well as government, public affairs, charity, and corporate communications.

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We are looking for a part-time/freelance (Hourly) Contract Specialist to assist our team with Entertainment contracts and legal operations. We are a rapidly growing below-the-line Public Relations firm that works with Cinematographers, Directors, Production Designers, and more.

We are looking for a reliable team player that is highly organized and exceedingly meticulous, takes initiative, spots issues, anticipates challenges, and keeps an eye on efficiency and scalability.

Please submit an introduction letter and resume to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support due diligence, drafting, negotiation, analysis/review, redlining, and documentation of agreements such as Client agreements, Speaking engagement agreements, Influencer marketing contracts, and Sponsorship agreements.

• Conduct research and draft memos on various topics such as business and legal issues which may include Contract Law, Intellectual Property Law, Internet Law, Media, and Entertainment Law.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of templates such as for reports, contracts, and letters.

• Assist in the maintenance of project and contract databases/management systems, which will include tasks such as organizing, tracking, and tagging agreements and other documents.

• Support other day-to-day business and legal operations.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree or higher (Graduate students encouraged to apply)

• 0-2 years of relevant business and/or legal experience

• Experience using contract/project management software (i.e. DocuSign etc.)

• Proficiency in Google Office Suite (i.e. Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Meet)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and remote

• Skilled in prioritizing and managing tasks in a fast-paced environment.