Associate Contract Manager, Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios Legal (India) is hiring an Associate Contracts Manager to support its growing slate of original content across film and series production content licensing and talent engagements in this position you will:

1. Support the negotiation drafting and management of entertainment and production-related agreements across India
2. Ensure contracts are commercially sound compliant with local regulations and aligned with studio business objectives
3. Serve as a point of contact for cross-functional teams including production business affairs marketing and financeon contractual matters
4. Leverage technology and automation tools to enhance contract management efficiency and scalability
5. Assist in developing standardized templates playbooks and self-service resources tailored to studios operations in India
6. Contribute to the teams goal of delivering operational excellence while supporting a fast-moving creative business

Youll be part of a nimble high-impact legal team that partners closely with creative and business stakeholders to bring stories to audiences across India and globally.


Key job responsibilities
Draft review and negotiate a variety of entertainment agreements including production services agreements talent agreements content licensing deals music licenses post-production and VFX contracts marketing and publicity agreements and vendor/service agreements

Manage contract lifecycle from initiation through execution ensuring timely turnaround on high-volume deal flow

Provide guidance to business teams on contract terms risks and standard practices specific to the Indian entertainment industry

Create and maintain standardized contract templates and playbooks for recurring deal types leveraging AI and other technology tools

Oversee and maintain a contracts database; develop mechanisms to track transactions and surface insights at scale

Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters and ensure alignment with internal legal positions

Ensure compliance with Indian regulatory requirements including those related to intellectual property labour/employment censorship/content regulation and tax/withholding obligations

Identify opportunities for process improvement workflow automation and self-service enablement for business clients


A day in the life
Review and respond to incoming contract requests from creative business affairs production marketing and PR teams

Draft and negotiate production services agreements amendments and statements of work

Host consultation sessions with business stakeholders to provide guidance on deal structures and contract terms

Build and maintain digital playbooks and FAQs for common entertainment contract scenarios in India

Support the development of business self-help tools and decision trees for routine contract matters

Assist in creating automated workflow solutions for standard repeatable contract requests

Collaborate with cross-functional legal colleagues in other countries on multi-territory deals and templates

About the team
Amazon MGM Studios Legal (India) is a team of legal professionals that advises collaborates with and guides creative and business clients in delivering compelling content to audiences in India and around the world.

We operate at the intersection of entertainment technology and law - supporting original film and series production content acquisition talent relationships and marketing in a dynamic and culturally rich market.

We are committed to operational excellence innovation and inclusion. We leverage technology and automation to scale our impact empower our business clients with tools and resources and focus our energy on high-value complex legal work.


- Speak write and read fluently in English
- Experience in contracts management leading or supporting contract negotiations and drafting contracts or other comparable roles
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word SharePoint and PowerPoint)
- 2 years of drafting and negotiating the legal terms in a broad range of standard commercial contracts experience
- BA/BS or LLB degree (or equivalent)

- Can use AI for legal research contract analysis or document review experience
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities
- Experience in the entertainment media or content production industry
- Familiarity with Indian entertainment industry practices including talent engagements production workflows and content licensing
- Previous in-house legal experience ideally at a studio production company or media/tech company
- Background in process improvement workflow optimization or digital transformation
- High attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
- Self-starter mindset with a focus on excellence adaptability and continuous learning
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones and cultures

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