Contracts Manager
| Company | Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis |
|---|---|
| Location | New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $90000 – $100000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, JD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in a contracts management role
- Strong knowledge of contract law
- Incredibly organized and detail-oriented
- Able to excel at managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Persuasive and a good negotiator with excellent judgement
- Bachelor’s degree in business and/or a degree in law
Responsibilities
- Serve as liaison for contract negotiations, representing Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis and/or its clients
- Maintain a set of standard contract templates for the company, tailored for specific services
- Maintain and update the internal contract checklist and oversee compliance while identifying any necessary updates & improvements
- Lead on due diligence process for new clients, using new client checklist to ensure client teams have gathered appropriate information
- Meet with business partners on our PR, Talent, Brand and other teams to gain understanding of services to inform the contracting process
- Ensure that contracts are in line with the goals and objectives of SSM&L and its clients and highlight a contract’s risk to the business
- Manage contracting process for company clients using company templates, interfacing between client teams, finance, and partners; troubleshoot and resolve standard client comments and refer complex or novel issues to counsel as necessary
- Monitor the performance of contracts; liaise with finance regarding applicable commercial terms (payment timeline, fees, expenses)
- Work with talent and brand teams to implement talent, influencer and sponsorship arrangements on behalf of clients
- Establish processes for contract management system, including tracking systems for renewals, non-compete clauses, and changes in clients’ corporate form
- Alert partners, finance and legal counsel of novel contractual issues as they arise so that they can be addressed proactively
- Assist client teams with clearances, licenses and standard production-related agreements (hair and makeup, photography, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.