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Contracts Coordinator, Business & Legal Affairs, Animation

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Netflix

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Los Angeles

AI generated summary

  • You have 3-5 years in contracts or production finance, can analyze legal contracts, know union agreements, use Google Workspace, and thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
  • You will manage contract obligations, facilitate payments, track deadlines, maintain records, assist talent onboarding, and support cross-functional teams with reports and ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

  • You have 3-5 years of experience in contracts and payments administration, legal and/or business affairs at a television studio, production company, or law firm, or experience in production payroll and/or production finance.
  • You have the ability to read, understand and analyze legal contracts with an emphasis on financial obligations and deadlines, and the ability to articulate issues using creative, production and financial context.
  • You are familiar with union labor agreements (WGA, Local 839, Local 399, etc.).
  • You are familiar with Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar and Mail)
  • Additional knowledge of entertainment payroll practices outside of the U.S. is a bonus, but not required. Netflix Series Animation produces shows around the world, including but not limited to the UK, Europe, & Australia.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics.
  • You are a collaborative teammate and you are willing to assist your colleagues when necessary.
  • You are self-motivated, disciplined, highly organized and able to manage time effectively with the ability to pivot and adapt to shifting priorities without missing a beat.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively review, evaluate and execute the contractual financial obligations of agreements and deal terms for ATL talent working on our series, both domestically and internationally. Our team handles payments for rights, scripts, writers, producers, consultants, casting and voice directors, production companies and more. The payments we handle can cover projects from development through launch of the series.
  • Prepare one-time payment authorizations and recurring payment schedules for ATL talent to facilitate timely and accurate payments. Payments are processed internally via accounts payable or payroll. Our team provides guidance for applicable guild minimums, as well as guild PH&W rates and caps. In addition, you should be familiar with loan out corporations, pay entities, local tax withholding obligations, etc.
  • Track deadlines for ATL deals from the development phase through reversion, including subsequent seasons, talent and rights option deadlines and hold periods. We draft and issue relevant notices, including extensions, and option exercise notices. We track writers' room engagements, various development and production milestone deliveries, and order-to-series deadlines.
  • Create and maintain WGA tracking spreadsheets and liaise with writers’ room support staff, as well as Netflix Creative and Business Affairs, for episodic script reporting and to ensure timely payments.
  • Collect ATL payroll start paperwork, and ensure that it is accurate and complete.
  • Serve as one of the points of contact for onboarding and offboarding above-the-line talent within Netflix Series Animation to ensure an excellent experience for our talent.
  • Act as an internal and external point-of-contact for payment and deadline related questions.
  • Create and maintain filing for payments and back-up within a cloud-based document management system, and enter financial information into a shared deal/contract database.
  • Periodically prepare payments and deadline tracking reports for various cross-functional teams for special ad-hoc projects.
  • Maintain flexibility and openness to take on additional projects as necessary, even outside of your area of expertise.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Contracts Coordinator in the Animation team?

The main responsibility of the Contracts Coordinator is to ensure that Above-The-Line (ATL) talent is paid correctly and on-time, track important deadlines and obligations related to contracts, and support cross-functional teams in managing contractual financial obligations.

What experience is required for the Contracts Coordinator position?

The position requires 3-5 years of experience in contracts and payments administration, legal and/or business affairs at a television studio, production company, or law firm, or experience in production payroll and/or production finance.

What tools and software should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should be familiar with Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, and Mail) and any knowledge of entertainment payroll practices outside of the U.S. is a bonus but not required.

Are there any specific industry knowledge requirements for this role?

Yes, candidates should be familiar with union labor agreements, specifically WGA, Local 839, Local 399, etc.

How does Netflix handle compensation for this role?

Netflix provides an annual salary compensation structure with no bonuses. Employees choose how much of their compensation they want in salary versus stock options. The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $175,000.

What benefits does Netflix offer for full-time employees?

Netflix offers comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, Life and Serious Injury Benefits, and paid leave of absence programs.

What kind of work environment can candidates expect at Netflix?

Candidates can expect a unique culture and environment at Netflix that values collaboration, adaptability, and diversity, along with the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Is flexibility in working hours an option for this position?

Yes, full-time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time off immediately upon their start date.

Does Netflix prioritize diversity and inclusion in their hiring process?

Yes, Netflix is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and strives for meaningful interview experiences for all candidates while valuing diversity as a key component of building stronger teams.

What does the onboarding process look like for Above-The-Line talent?

The Contracts Coordinator serves as one of the points of contact for onboarding and offboarding ATL talent, ensuring an excellent experience for the talent throughout the process.

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