[WWS] Contract Administrator [Independent Contractor]

Wattpad WEBTOON Studios brings together technology, a diverse new generation of creators, and passionate global fandoms to create data-backed, audience-driven TV shows, films, and books. Leveraging incredible stories and insights from WEBTOON and Wattpad’s combined audience of more than 170 million people, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios has pioneered a bold, global, fan-first approach to entertainment.

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The Wattpad WEBTOON Studios Legal department is seeking a temporary Contract Administrator for 4-6 months. This role will be crucial in supporting the rapid growth of the WWS business by overseeing contract management related to our entertainment, publishing and merchandising divisions, including drafting, contract review and analysis, info memos, data organization, status updates, execution processes, and administration. The Contract Administrator will also play a key role in financial tracking by handling IP-related invoicing, ensuring accurate legal operations, and assisting with rights management payments. Additionally, they will provide support on a range of legal projects, including compliance, audits, and data integrity, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the legal team.

Please note this role is an independent contractor.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage full contract lifecycle for a variety of agreements, including drafting, reviewing, executing and internally distributing contracts related to intellectual property (IP) rights, licensing, and other legal matters
• Manage organizational solutions for the WWS Legal department, including tracking, prioritization and stakeholder management 
• Support the development of internal workflows to standardize and scale contract drafting, review, execution, and administration, including but not limited to via contract management tools such as Ironclad and DocuSign
• Handle smaller agreement amendments, exercise/termination letters, etc.
• Support rights management efforts, including administration across acquisition agreements with Wattpad and WEBTOON creators 
• Handle invoicing related to IP agreements and legal operations
• Support the WWS Legal department on ad-hoc projects related to compliance, internal audits, data integrity, and other legal matters as they arise

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in an entertainment/media/IP company, law firm, or corporate legal department.
• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution or strong experience as a law clerk
• Excellent contract drafting skills, familiarity with contract review and ability to create accurate summaries
• Established knowledge of contract management best practices and foundational understanding of IP and licensing contract structures 
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills
• Proficiency in legal research tools, document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Wattpad WEBTOON Studios is conducting all interviews in a distributed manner using applicable third party software where needed and using visual interface tools such as Google Hangouts and Zoom.

About Wattpad WEBTOON Studios

Who are we? Entrepreneurs and Do-ers. Our vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories, and our mission is to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world.

What does that mean? We are visionaries, community builders, passionate problem solvers, storytellers, coffee snobs (tea drinkers, too!), curious by nature, and culturally diverse.

What are we obsessed with? Our users. Solving complex problems and maximizing flow. Learning constantly. Building the next great storytelling product. Finding the greatest stories ever told. Dogs (and cats), coffee, and good snacks.

How do we work? Autonomously, collaboratively, respectfully. Balancing with work, family, and play...and all while having a great time.

We are a remote friendly company and encourages remote candidates to apply as long as they are located and authorized to work in either the US or Canada (excluding Quebec) as a precondition of employment. We are not able to sponsor applicants for work permits.

Culture and Diversity

Wattpad is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate. Period. 

Wattpad welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We have taken a leadership position on creating a culture and an organization that truly values diversity. We are committed to fostering a global team that reflects the diversity of the Wattpad community. At Wattpad, we believe cultural fit doesn’t mean culturally identical, and diversity of thought helps us to challenge one another to think big and think differently. We consider employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other protected status.

If you have any special needs or accessibility requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.