Contract Management Specialist

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is proud to represent clients across many industries including entertainment, social good, tech and lifestyle and we tell their stories through a variety of mediums.  We know that even during the toughest times, our responsibility to our clients and each other can bring meaningful and long-lasting impact for those affected the most. We’re proud of each and every campaign we execute, but you may be wondering why we don’t have more than a landing page as our website. While many of our clients are household names (you know them, we’re sure of it), our digital footprint is purposefully small. We fly under the radar and we like it that way.

If you are fired up and ready to do good, join us! 

We have an immediate opening for a Contract Management Specialist for our ever growing communications company. This candidate will review client contracts across a range of industries including entertainment, corporate, lifestyle and social good & advocacy. The candidate will ensure that all contracts comply with the goals and objectives of our company and clients. We are about 250 people across the U.S. so you are comfortable building relationships and being a resource to others!

• Serve as liaison for contract negotiations, representing Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis and/or its clients
• Maintain a set of standard contract templates for the company, tailored for specific services
• Maintain and update the internal contract checklist and oversee compliance while identifying any necessary updates & improvements
• Lead on due diligence process for new clients, using new client checklist to ensure client teams have gathered appropriate information
• Meet with business partners on our PR, Talent, Brand and other teams to gain understanding of services to inform the contracting process
• Ensure that contracts are in line with the goals and objectives of SSM&L and its clients and highlight a contract’s risk to the business
• Manage contracting process for company clients using company templates, interfacing between client teams, finance, and partners; troubleshoot and resolve standard client comments and refer complex or novel issues to counsel as necessary
• Monitor the performance of contracts; liaise with finance regarding applicable commercial terms (payment timeline, fees, expenses.)
• Work with talent and brand teams to implement talent, influencer and sponsorship arrangements on behalf of clients
• Establish processes for contract management system, including tracking systems for renewals, non-compete clauses, and changes in clients’ corporate form
• Alert partners, finance and legal counsel of novel contractual issues as they arise so that they can be addressed proactively
• Assist client teams with clearances, licenses and standard production-related agreements (hair and makeup, photography, etc.)  

• You have at least 3 years of experience in a contracts management role and have strong knowledge of contract law
• You are incredibly organized, detail oriented and able to excel at managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• You have great written and verbal communication skills
• You’re persuasive and a good negotiator with excellent judgement
• You enjoy overdelivering rather than meeting expectations and take genuine pride in being part of something good
• You have a bachelor’s degree in business and/or a degree in law

Benefits x Perks

We go well beyond the benefits that you’re looking for like medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with matching, annual merit-based bonuses, PTO, fertility, FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses. Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis offers those benefits and many perks including, a flexible work schedule, Work from Anywhere program, Summer Fridays, Wellness Days, and a 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries. We love to socialize so, we have collaborative workspaces, some offices even have rooftops, celebrations, networking opportunities, and community volunteering. We frequently mark opportunities to listen, learn and act throughout the year (Juneteenth, Election Day, International Women’s Day, etc.).

SSM&L is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and ability. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, identity and expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

There’s more!

From day one, employees are carefully matched with a mentor to guide them on their path to success. Training and mentoring are a big deal here and since we are into promoting from within, we make sure to provide more than enough tools for you to learn and grow. We are proud to offer training throughout the year on topics for professional growth as well as personal growth. We have also developed a series of teaching workshops that are structured for each level of the company. Sunshiners also take love to take advantage of the monthly Meet the Media series where media contacts provide valuable insider info for pitching them and their colleagues.