WWE · 2 days ago
Paralegal
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWWE is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. They are seeking a Paralegal to assist attorneys with drafting and managing legal documents related to the sports and entertainment industry, while also providing administrative support and ensuring legal issues are escalated appropriately.
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Responsibilities
Assist attorneys in drafting, preparing, proofing, and/or redlining, agreements, correspondence and various other documents related to sports and entertainment, including production, marketing, live events and venue agreements, independent contractors agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work (SOW), technology agreements (IT, licenses, SaaS), facilities agreements, travel agreements (including hotels, air charters and other travel vendors), non-disclosure agreements, special projects and other agreements with oversight of attorneys
Liaise with internal business clients and ensure that legal issues are appropriately escalated to managing attorneys
Update various contract templates as needed at direction of attorneys
Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned or requested
Maintain trackers/contract databases and manage approval and signature processes
Utilize electronic signature (Adobe eSign), calendaring applications, and contract management systems to ensure documents are executed, distributed, renewed, and stored accordingly
Serve as custodian of all executed agreements, policies, and other legal documents
Provide administrative support (e.g., maintenance of calendars, expense reports, copying, filing, phones) and other general legal and administrative responsibilities as requested
Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience as a Paralegal (or similar) in a law firm or in-house legal department in a contracts/transactional support role
Strong PC, word processing and program skills including MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Concur; Workshare knowledge/proficiency a plus
Proficiency in reading contracts and understanding and synthesizing key contractual terms for entry into contract database system
Able to prioritize in a dynamic, exciting, fast-paced environment, frequently under urgent deadlines
Ability to handle a heavy volume of tasks and assignments while managing deadlines with accuracy
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and written and verbal communications skills
Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and excellent time management skills
High level of professionalism/confidentiality and ability to deal courteously and professionally with internal and external clients of all levels
Willing and able to work overtime as required based on business need
Sports and Entertainment legal work experience
Preferred
A working knowledge of live events, production, technology, facilities and travel services preferred but not required
CT Notary Public certification (active) a plus
Paralegal certificate a plus
Juris Doctor degree a plus, but comfortable in paralegal role
Experience implementing and using a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system a plus
Company
WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is a multi-faceted media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-03-04Acquired
2000-10-25IPO
Leadership Team
C
Cristin McGuinn Hayes
Vice President of Retail & Business Development
Rajan Mehta
Executive Vice President, Chief Product & Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-12-11
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