Contracts Manager, Amazon MGM Studios
Contracts Manager, Amazon MGM Studios
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20-05-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 68400 - 146300
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
20-05-2025
Job Description
Amazon MGM Studios is looking for a Contracts Manager for its Participations team in Culver City CA. This master problemsolver will shepherd a wide range of entertainment deals through our IT systems to ensure prompt and proper financial reporting to profit participants. Come be at the center of it all legal finance and technology as we support the most exciting new creative projects in the industry.
Key job responsibilities
Collecting and reviewing inbound agreements to determine whether there are any third party reporting obligations;
Preparing contract abstracts for approval by Amazon MGM Studios attorneys;
Recommending reporting methodology;
Integrating agreements into the companys automated participation accounting applications and translating legal terms into system options;
Analyzing wills trusts and other estate and chainoftitle documents;
Drafting buyout agreements and notices of irrevocable authority; and
Providing legal research and systemtroubleshooting support for financial analysts and clerks.
A day in the life
The Contract Manager interfaces with leaders in business affairs and finance authoring reports and data profiles that promote a clear and uniform understanding of backend deals across departments and ranks.
About the team
Strengthen human connections; minimize human error. The Participation departments Contracts Group demystifies the legalese of entertainment agreements for our financial colleagues translates deal points into efficient automated system codes and manages all the inevitable changes that occur over the life of each contract. Contracts are living documents to us and we honor the opportunity to meet the human beings behind them.
5 years of contracts management paralegal or other comparable experience within a law firm or legal department; and
Experience with entertainment industry transactions.
B.A. or B.S. in a highly analytical major from an accredited college or university;
J.D. from an accredited law school or B.S. in computer science;
Strong Microsoft Excel Skills;
Experience with Salesforce;
Experience with participation/royalty reporting;
Excellent listening skills and attention to detail;
Strong analytical communications organizational and problemsolving skills; and
Initiative ability to multitask and commitment to follow through on projects.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $146300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Key job responsibilities
Collecting and reviewing inbound agreements to determine whether there are any third party reporting obligations;
Preparing contract abstracts for approval by Amazon MGM Studios attorneys;
Recommending reporting methodology;
Integrating agreements into the companys automated participation accounting applications and translating legal terms into system options;
Analyzing wills trusts and other estate and chainoftitle documents;
Drafting buyout agreements and notices of irrevocable authority; and
Providing legal research and systemtroubleshooting support for financial analysts and clerks.
A day in the life
The Contract Manager interfaces with leaders in business affairs and finance authoring reports and data profiles that promote a clear and uniform understanding of backend deals across departments and ranks.
About the team
Strengthen human connections; minimize human error. The Participation departments Contracts Group demystifies the legalese of entertainment agreements for our financial colleagues translates deal points into efficient automated system codes and manages all the inevitable changes that occur over the life of each contract. Contracts are living documents to us and we honor the opportunity to meet the human beings behind them.
5 years of contracts management paralegal or other comparable experience within a law firm or legal department; and
Experience with entertainment industry transactions.
B.A. or B.S. in a highly analytical major from an accredited college or university;
J.D. from an accredited law school or B.S. in computer science;
Strong Microsoft Excel Skills;
Experience with Salesforce;
Experience with participation/royalty reporting;
Excellent listening skills and attention to detail;
Strong analytical communications organizational and problemsolving skills; and
Initiative ability to multitask and commitment to follow through on projects.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $146300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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