Contracts Manager
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with a solid understanding of the live industry to join our busy team. Working alongside the agents and Finance Manager, the ideal candidate will be a confident negotiator who is detail focussed with an adaptable approach, a nimble problem solver who can prioritise their workload to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
The main focus of the role is to manage and oversee the contracting element of the agency booking process and provide legal guidance to the team and external business associates.
With the support of the Contracts Assistant, the role will include but is not limited to:
- Reviewing Offer Letters for shows/festivals
- Drafting, issuing and negotiating a high volume of contracts for domestic and international live performances to deadlines and ensuring full execution
- Working with the team to ensure contracts move quickly and smoothly from creation to negotiation to execution.
- Overseeing, managing and training the Contracts Assistant
- Working closely with the Finance Manager on tax management for international shows
- Insurance – overseeing insurance policies and working alongside FM and GM
- Drafting, reviewing and issuing Terms of Business for new clients
- Organizing and maintaining library of executed agreement
- Providing oversight and development of the technical process by which contracts are created and saved
- Reviewing and updating contract templates annually
- Summarising rights and advising team of legal obligations in relation to client contracts
- Company Compliance / including GDPR
- Conducting and providing general legal research and analysis where required
- Assisting in the monitoring and development of internal systems and making best-practice recommendations
- Providing legal advice to the business in respect of wider commercial company matters which may include; Development of Company Policies (Staff Handbook), Property related matters – manage relevant expirations eg. option deadlines, Trademark processing
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- 3+ years experience in a contracting role within entertainment/media (preferably music)
- A solid understanding of commercial/agency contracts
- Confidence negotiating and working across complicated domestic and international contracts with small companies and large global corporations
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) & Adobe
- Understanding of and experience in dealing with split contracts and international tax management (preferred)
- Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with a team
- Experience overseeing and training team members (preferred)
- Exceptional organisation skills and proficiency in working to tight deadlines
- Confident and calm under pressure
- An active problem solver
- A good understanding of how the live industry works and the key players involved
- Pulse on changes in law which may impact the wider industry
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter including salary expectation to: jobs@pure-represents.com no later than 12th December with “Pure – Contracts Manager” in the subject line.
Please note this role is office based (Farringdon, London), Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Working Pattern
- Full time: Hybrid, 4 days office based and 1 day working from home.
- Office Hours: Monday to Friday. 9.30am – 5.30pm
Equity & Inclusion Matters To Us
Pure is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity. We are building a fair and equitable workplace in the music industry. Please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process.
