Skybound Entertainment · 1 day ago
Paralegal
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expSkybound Entertainment is a multiplatform content company known for its acclaimed franchises like The Walking Dead and Invincible. They are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support their Legal and Business Affairs team with various legal, administrative, and research tasks, particularly in intellectual property and contracts management.
BooksDigital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentTV
Hiring Manager
Sara Gamsby
Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation, filing, and maintenance of trademark applications, renewals, and registrations (domestic and international) and copyright registrations
Monitor and track the company’s global IP portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and domain names
Conduct trademark clearance searches and prepare reports summarizing results and potential conflicts
Coordinate with external counsel, and copyright and trademark offices regarding filings, oppositions, and enforcement matters
Maintain IP docketing systems and ensure all deadlines are met
Review, organize, and track contracts and deal memos related to talent, production, licensing, and distribution
Assist with the drafting and redlining of standard agreements under attorney supervision
Support contract execution, signature management, and document retention
Conduct legal research on entertainment law, IP issues, and regulatory compliance
Assist in the maintenance of Skybound legal entities (both domestically and internationally), including entity formations and dissolutions, corporate records (e.g., organizational documents and minutes/resolutions), annual report and other statutory filings, and company organizational chart
Support the development, implementation and oversight of compliance initiatives and corporate governance best practices
Prepare correspondence, memoranda, and internal reports for attorneys
Manage databases and filing systems and ensure accuracy and confidentiality of legal documents
Coordinate with internal departments (marketing, creative, production, etc.) to support business initiatives
Assist with rights management and enforcement of unauthorized uses of company content and brands
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a paralegal, ideally in entertainment, media, or IP law
Strong understanding of copyrights and trademark law and IP processes
Familiarity with entertainment contracts and rights management
Strong interest in utilizing new technologies for operational efficiency
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with document management systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, creative environment
Preferred
Paralegal certification preferred
Experience in film, television, publishing, games, music, and/or digital media
Knowledge of copyright registration procedures and rights clearance
Prior in-house entertainment, games or studio experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K plan with 4% match
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Generous time off
Wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Skybound Entertainment
Skybound is the home of Robert Kirkman’s creator-owned work including his Eisner Award-winning comic book series,
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$18.53MKey Investors
Knollwood Investment AdvisoryCom2uS
2024-04-15Equity Crowdfunding· $0.69M
2023-01-23Equity Crowdfunding· $17.84M
2022-05-17Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Kristina Cole
SVP and Head of Global Communications and Corporate Brand
Ned Sherman
Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer
Recent News
2025-10-10
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