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About the Role

WildBrain is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for its Business and Legal Affairs Team in Toronto. This role involves drafting, reviewing, administering, and negotiating content rights, development, and production agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and administer production agreements, rights acquisition agreements, and above-the-line talent agreements.
• Oversee and review development and production paperwork prepared by legal coordinators.
• Manage the preparation of series start-up paperwork with guilds and unions (WGC, WGA, ACTRA, DGC).
• Liaise with guilds and unions regarding relevant matters.
• Stay updated on funding guidelines and guild/union agreements.
• Collaborate with business teams to ensure creative objectives align with legal, guild, and union requirements.
• Escalate significant business and legal matters to the Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs.

Requirements

• Proven work experience in entertainment/media industries in a deal-facing role (e.g., Business Affairs, Contracts Manager).
• Experience as a paralegal or contract administrator is an asset.
• Strong proofreading skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with external and internal contacts.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage changing priorities.
• Excellent, proactive client service skills.
• Sound judgment for effective decision-making and problem-solving.
• Positive, professional team player capable of working independently.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to embrace continuous improvement.

Skills

• Contracts Management
• Content Development
• Production Agreements
• Rights Acquisition
• Talent Agreements
• Guild and Union Liaison
• Legal Compliance
• Communication
• Proofreading
• Client Service
• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork

Location

• 25 York Street, Toronto

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Experienced

Salary/Compensations

• CAD 78,000 - 85,000

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement savings with company matching
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Company

• WildBrain builds and grows beloved family brands through exceptional entertainment experiences.
• Home to franchises such as Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget, and Degrassi.
• A global leader in franchise management, content production, audience reach, and consumer products.
• Award-winning studio with partnerships with global platforms like Apple TV, Netflix, and the BBC.
• Operates the WildBrain Network with over 1,000 channels across YouTube, FAST, and AVOD.
• WildBrain CPLG is its global licensing and consumer products arm.
• Headquartered in Toronto and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD).

Equal Opportunity

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our DNA.
• Strive to reflect and honour the diversity of global audiences.
• Foster a culture of belonging where all employees, stakeholders, and external partners are celebrated and welcomed.
• Create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and can bring their authentic self to work.
• Provide a supportive work environment and corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities.
• Recognize experience and talent beyond technical skills.
• Encourage applications from individuals with similar or transferable experience.
• Accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.