AMC Networks · 1 month ago
Legal Operations Coordinator
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expAMC Networks is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Legal Operations Coordinator to join its Legal Department. This role will serve as the primary administrator for the contract management system and ensure all legal agreements are accurately maintained and retrievable.
Film DistributionTV ProductionVideo Streaming
Responsibilities
Serve as the department’s primary point of contact and administrator for AMC Networks’ contract management system, Summize
Load, configure, and maintain all contracts and related metadata across AMC Networks’ portfolio of businesses, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure all contracts are properly classified by type, business unit, and counterparty, and stored in their appropriate locations
Maintain and enforce standard naming conventions and metadata taxonomy to support consistency and searchability
Pull and deliver contracts upon request by attorneys, executives, or other authorized personnel
Run regular and ad-hoc reports from Summize, including summaries of agreements, expiration and renewal reports, volume and activity metrics, and other data-driven insights to support departmental tracking and reporting
Conduct periodic data audits to identify and correct any missing, misfiled, or inconsistent entries
Act as liaison with Summize’s technical support team to troubleshoot issues, coordinate upgrades, and optimize platform functionality
Provide training and onboarding to new Legal Department users and serve as a resource for best practices in contract management
Train for and ultimately manage AMC Networks’ legal billing and matter management processes through Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker
Support invoice processing, coding, matter creation, and reconciliation in coordination with attorneys and the finance team
Track outside counsel spend, ensure compliance with billing guidelines, and assist in generating data reports and analytics for budgeting and forecasting
Serve as the primary point of contact for all AMC copyright filings, including preparing, submitting, and tracking U.S. and international copyright registrations for audiovisual works and other protectable content
Serve as backup administrative support for the Legal Department during staff absences, vacations, or peak workloads
Provide assistance with scheduling, document routing, DocuSign coordination, and electronic filing
Ensure consistency and compliance with AMC Networks’ records retention and naming conventions across all department repositories
Assist the Legal Delivery Team with organization, filing, and maintenance of key production and delivery documentation, including but not limited to: Music cue sheets and licenses, Chain of title documentation, Name and likeness releases, Artwork and photography clearances, E&O insurance certificates, Rights and approvals statements, Any additional ancillary delivery materials required by distributors or guilds
Ensure delivery documentation is properly stored, catalogued, and easily retrievable for audits, renewals, or re-licensing needs
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely submission and verification of delivery items
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm environment
Strong familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems, document management software, or similar database platforms
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and comfort learning new software systems quickly
Preferred
Prior experience with Summize or comparable CLM tools (e.g., Ironclad, ContractWorks, DocuSign CLM)
Experience with Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker (or another legal billing/e-billing platform)
Familiarity with entertainment industry contracts, rights documentation, and legal delivery materials
Experience working across multiple business units or in a highly collaborative environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
401k Plan
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Services
Company
AMC Networks
AMC Networks produces quality programming and movie content for more than 30 years.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.4B2025-06-18Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2024-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $125M
2024-03-25Post Ipo Debt· $875M
Leadership Team
Kristin Dolan
Chief Executive Officer
Patrick O'Connell
Chief Financial Officer
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