Paralegal

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

The Paralegal is responsible for assisting the global legal team on a wide range of legal matters involving contract, business and corporate issues. The Paralegal will play a key role in supporting the global legal team during all phases of the project and contract lifecycle. Success in this position requires an aptitude for multitasking, excellent communication skills, sound judgment and proficiency with technology.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Update, organize and manage the contract management system to align with company policies 
and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and files on internal databases.
• Monitor and support contract compliance (i.e. key contract dates and timelines, deliverables 
(COIs, etc.).
• Assist with the continued development of the company’s contract lifecycle management.
• Assist with Contract formation (i.e. intake of Contract Requests (project, NDA, vendor)).
• Prepare and review terms for standard templated contracts.
• Analyze contracts to determine what, if any, permits, licenses, etc. TAIT needs to perform the work.

• Advise on and support the process to obtain any needed commercial permits, licenses, etc.
• Maintain commercial permits/licenses, as needed.
• Escalate contract issues to attorneys as needed and support those attorneys through the 
negotiation process.
• Report on contract status to key stakeholders.
• Conduct internal and external research and resolve legal questions under the direction of in house attorneys.
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the Company.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelors degree in Business law, administration or related field
• 2 plus years of experience in a legal setting
  • Production, live entertainment with commercial management or contract administration duties preferred
•  Established contract management and administration skills.
  • Flexibility, adaptability and love of learning new skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong sense of accountability.
  • Highly developed attention to detail, organizational and time management skills. 
  • Ability to produce a consistent work product under pressure.
  • Highly developed sense of discretion and understanding of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work seamlessly in a proactive, independent manner and in a team environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other document or contract management systems.

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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.