Contract Specialist
Job Description:
Influential is a key leader in the Influencer Marketing space (and the LARGEST influencer marketing company in the world, by revenue). Trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, we connect our clients with a network of over 3 Million social media influencers.
We are looking for team members who are thrilled by the idea of playing an active role in shaping how companies engage with customers through TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, & more. Our team is built of people from across the country who have already moved the needle in social media, influencer marketing, and various sectors of technology. Ready to join us?!
What we offer:
- Remote company - work from home!
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible time off with inclusive holiday benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance for employees
- Fully vested 401(k) matching
- An awesome collaborative work culture, a diverse team, and more!
Influential is looking for an experienced and highly motivated team player to join our Business & Legal Affairs team in a Contract Specialist role, reporting to the Director of Business and Legal Affairs. The Contract Specialist will provide support and assistance with drafting and reviewing legal documents, performing legal research, and day-to-day tasks under direct supervision of a licensed attorney. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team and work on cutting-edge legal and business issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
In general, on a typical day you will:
- Create, prepare, and audit initial drafts of influencer campaign agreements, track pending matters, and prepare execution copies
- Serve as a resource for Operations teams' inquiries about governing terms of their influencer campaign agreements
- Organize and maintain influencer contracts in our contract management system
- Conduct rights analysis, summarize existing and proposed agreements and research relevant legal issues
- Perform research on rights, media platforms, legal provisions, and industry and territory-specific laws and requirements and other general support to attorneys
- Work with Legal team to assess advertising claims substantiation, review influencer-created content, prepare disclosures, disclaimers, and support sweepstakes, contests, and promotional offers
- Learn and implement the company's review and approval protocols
- Liaise with the Operations teams to track and manage contract status and related reporting, maintain and track reports for all assigned projects and ensure that agreements are executed in a timely manner
- Manage incoming requests for contracts, track pending matters, prepare execution copies and fully executed copies for distribution
- Additional responsibilities as delegated by the Director of Business & Legal Affairs
Being a Contract Specialist requires:
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree; Paralegal certificate or Juris Doctor degree is a plus
- Experience in contract drafting, reviewing, and legal operations, particularly in the beauty or talent management space
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM tools
- Ability to handle high-volume workflows with competing deadlines
- Work experience in business affairs, legal, contract management or other relevant role
- Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate and interact with clients, agents, managers and outside attorneys
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to provide risk assessments and risk reduction solutions to cross-functional teams
- Experience using contract database software
- Exceptional written and oral communications skills
Bonus points if:
- Experience at a startup, especially a media company or agency
- You're passionate about social media and/or influencer marketing
About Influential
Influential is an AI-powered technology and is the largest influencer marketing company in the world, by revenue. Leveraging a network of over 3 Million social media influencers, Influential's platform powers seamless talent discovery, comprehensive brand safety, content creation, media, and measurement. Through strategic partnerships with first and third-party data providers, Influential enables exclusive targeting and measurement solutions, including both online and offline attribution, such as sales lift, TV tune-in lift, foot traffic, and eComm sales. Influential works with Fortune 500 brands, including McDonald's, NBA, General Mills, Ford, and every major studio. With offices in Los Angeles, NYC, and Las Vegas, Influential is a developer partner of IBM Watson, a strategic partner of WME and Oracle, and a Facebook and Instagram Marketing Partner. (www.influential.co)
Influential is an equal opportunity employer.
