Assistant, Business & Legal Affairs

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Monica, CA

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About the position

Lionsgate is seeking an Assistant in the Business and Legal Affairs department, specifically within the Motion Picture Group. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and business-minded individual aspiring to build a career in the film industry. The position involves providing comprehensive administrative support, managing various legal documents, and assisting in the deal-making process.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance on a high-volume desk, including answering and managing calls, scheduling meetings and conference calls, and managing calendars.
• Maintain detailed deal status reports.
• Manage the execution, distribution, and filing of development, production, and post-production agreements.
• Take notes on calls, in meetings, and during negotiations.
• Revise and redline memos.
• Manage and coordinate with accounting for payment of talent, options, and other incoming invoices.
• Draft correspondence, memos, and notices for internal and external communication.
• Manage expenses, payment statements, and invoices.
• Execute special projects and research related to rights analysis, guild minimums, and deals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an administrative support role in the entertainment business.
• Self-starter with an interest in the deal-making side of the film industry.
• Ability to handle and keep strictly confidential information.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat).
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand basic contract language.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working at a law firm, talent agency, or television/motion picture studio.
• Experience reading and handling legal contracts (e.g., talent agreements).
• General knowledge and understanding of the entertainment industry.
• Experience with contract management, file management, and database management systems.

Benefits

• Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)