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Contracts Manager
Posted 1 day 19 hours ago by Audible
At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It's why we work with some of the world's leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Lawyers and legal professionals at Audible are trusted members of the business. Our work is intellectually challenging, exciting and fast-paced. Developing solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business. The Audible Legal team works in a dynamic environment where pioneering on behalf of our customers is at the heart of everything we do.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As Contracts Manager you will be a key member of Audible's European legal team. You will have a broad remit, including providing contracting advice, implementing process improvements, delivering training, and more. You will work alongside qualified lawyers, deal makers, and other business teams on a wide variety of projects. We are looking for candidates who are customer-obsessed, enjoy being challenged, work independently, and deliver pragmatic and practical advice in ambiguous situations.
This position is initially open through an 18-month contract.
As a Contracts Manager, you will
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with marketing agencies, production studios, talent agents, non-profits, and others.
- Advise on new product launches, consumer and marketing law requirements, and business development opportunities.
- Coordinate and interact with business affairs, finance, legal, PR/comms, tech, product and other Audible and Amazon stakeholders.
- Maintain or develop standard contract forms, policies, processes, tracking mechanisms, and other legal resources.
- Assist with team administration and other tasks and projects as needed.
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners' imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers' daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
Minimum Requirements:
- 5+ years of contracts management, paralegal, or equivalent experience, including leading contract negotiations and drafting/revising contracts within a law firm or legal department.
- Business fluency in written and spoken English.
