VX Media · 7 hours ago
Legal Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $72K/yr
1+ years expVX Media is seeking a full-time Legal Associate to support contract execution and legal operations across various brand partnerships and production. The role involves managing legal documentation, supporting deal workflows, and assisting with legal issue intake and management in coordination with leadership and outside counsel.
Content CreatorsCreative AgencyDigital MarketingSocial Media Marketing
Responsibilities
Draft, review, redline, and manage NDAs, SOWs, MSAs, vendor agreements, creator/influencer agreements, releases, and basic licensing terms; ensure contracts reflect business terms and are executed on time
Ensure alignment and consistency across deal documents (SOW/brief/invoice) for key commercial terms including scope of work, timelines, acceptance/review steps, and payment structure
Partner with Partnerships, Production, Finance, and Operations to align contract terms with deliverables, usage rights, timelines, payment schedules, invoicing requirements, and internal approvals
Help resolve deal blockers by proposing practical alternatives and compromise language; draft clear client-facing legal communications when needed
Track and validate usage terms (platforms, territory, duration), exclusivity/non-compete restrictions, whitelisting/paid usage basics, and content permissions; flag risks early and propose solutions
Support production-facing documentation such as talent/location/appearance releases and basic third-party asset clearance tracking (e.g., music/SFX/licensed assets), coordinating with Production as needed
Support intake, documentation, and initial assessment of legal issues such as disputes, claims, cease-and-desist notices, payment disputes, and other matters; coordinate information gathering and timelines, and liaise with outside counsel and internal stakeholders
Assist with incident documentation and insurance/COI-related requests as needed (e.g., vendor compliance, proof of coverage, escalation to brokers/counsel when required)
Support collections activities, including contract review for payment terms, preparing supporting documentation (executed agreement, SOW, proof of delivery/acceptance, invoice, correspondence trail), drafting professional payment reminders, and coordinating next steps for overdue accounts
Own legal filing and recordkeeping—maintain a centralized contract repository, ensure version control, organize executed agreements and supporting documents, and track key dates (renewals, terminations, deliverable deadlines, payment milestones, and obligations)
Maintain and improve standard templates and clause libraries; build lightweight playbooks and checklists to scale legal workflows, reduce risk, and improve turnaround time
Support basic compliance needs (e.g., confidentiality, data handling, marketing/creator disclosures, content usage permissions) by tracking requirements, documenting approvals, and flagging risks early
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of experience in contracts, legal operations, commercial support, or paralegal/legal coordinator work (in-house, agency, media, production, or law firm)
Strong contract and document management skills; highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through
Clear, professional written communication; able to translate legal terms into practical guidance for non-legal teams
Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable redlining and working with core commercial clauses (e.g., IP ownership/licensing, confidentiality, indemnity, limitation of liability, termination, payment terms/late fees, governing law, dispute resolution)
Preferred
Familiarity with influencer/marketing compliance (e.g., FTC disclosure basics) is a plus
J.D. and/or NY Bar admission is a plus, but not required
Company
VX Media
VX Media offers influencer marketing, talent management, social media consulting, and content creation services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Valerie Zhang
Executive Creative Director, Co-Founder
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