IP & Entertainment Paralegal

Job Details

Description

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do.  We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day. 

The IP & Entertainment Paralegal consults with external counsel to manage legal matters pursuant to Sight & Sound’s intellectual property and business initiatives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain protection of creative IP for all Sight & Sound Ministries Branches: conduct trademark and copyright clearance searches, prepare documentation, coordinate filings with the USPTO, and support the ongoing use and maintenance of registered trademarks and copyrights.
• Prepare and manage the process for securing necessary licensing for all productions, including mechanical, sync, grand rights, and PROs for stage shows, theatrical releases, and streaming.
• Partner with the Production & Story Project Manager on work for hire agreements for all creative development. Ensure all Brand and Business products and content adhere to licenses and agreement requirements.
• Serve as the legal coordinator on the FILMS Distribution Team: act as point person for external legal counsel, ensure proper agreements are executed and filed according to distribution specifications, negotiate and/or adjust agreement details with external parties, assist in clearances as needed, etc.
• Interpret, make recommendations, and serve as a resource on the handling of legal matters for all Brand & Business Development projects and inquiries in partnership with external legal counsel. Draft and extend agreements, NDAs, correspondence, and other related documents as needed.
• Appropriately address any misuse of Sight & Sound’s intellectual property, agreements, and brand representation by third parties.
• Serve as a notary and company resource for general legal matters as needed.
  
  

Prerequisites

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong understanding of legal language and principles in the entertainment industry
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues in a proactive manner
• Ability to handle private, sensitive, and confidential information appropriately, and to exercise discretion and good judgement
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability
  
  

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.