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Legal Support II

TEKsystems
$25.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Washington, Seattle
Jul 08, 2025
Description Your responsibilities will include leading contract negotiations, drafting contracts, managing publisher relationships, overseeing a contracts database, and serving as a point of contact for cross-functional teams to ensure the successful launch of books. The successful candidate will possess the ability to work efficiently and independently; manage high volumes of tasks and projects with little guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround; take effective action without having to know the total picture; and think creatively and be proactive in solving problems that affect people within the group or other related groups. The candidate will also be client-service oriented, have great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines, possess excellent organizational skills, and can easily switch gears. A high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information, as well as the ability to work well with people at all levels inside and outside the company, is essential. Day to day: - Expected to draft agreements off existing templates - Expected to use playbooks to negotiate terms - Expected to have a decent amount of negotiation experience - Drafting contracts, working directly with 3rd parties on negotiations (manage relationships and keep it positive) - Track their work in an Excel database for tracking where a contract is - In general, be a POC for editorial partners who are the ones in the making of these deals - Support other downstream teams - production/studios team for casting - Be able to pay close attention to detail while moving quickly - Speak internally to lots of different stakeholders and explain contractual terms to people who aren't used to contractual terms. Qualifications: - Experience in contract negotiation & management, including the ability to draft contracts - Strong written and oral communication skills are a must, as is the desire and aptitude for learning new concepts on the job. - Experienced and comfortable working with MS Office (including Excel and high proficiency in Microsoft Word), as well as Salesforce and SharePoint. Preferred Qualifications: - Contracts manager experience at a book publisher, literary agency, media retailer, or related field Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.