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Administrative Specialist, Business & Legal Affairs

Entertainment One

Toronto, ON 01-18-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
Canada

eOne Canada is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, and distribution of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), eOne Canada is focused on developing and bringing to global markets the best content across all media, in both English and French, including: theatrical film; scripted, unscripted, and family television; podcasts; digital, AR and VR content; and immersive and live entertainment. Through its extensive reach and scale, and a deep commitment to high-quality entertainment, eOne unlocks the power and value of creativity.

The Company's diversified network of creative partners and companies include Montréal-based Les Films Séville, the eOne Podcast Network, and award-winning emerging content and technology studio Secret Location.

Position Summary

As a member of the Business & Legal Affairs team, this role will report to the Sr. Director and will be responsible for administrative assistance to the department as required.

Key Responsibilities:
• Handles all administrative support to the Executive Vice President & legal department; including but not limited to filing, database management, process management and implementation, systems administration, scheduling, photocopying, faxing, expense reports and invoice processing
• Coordinates conference calls requested by and involving executives
• Attends meetings on request by team to take action notes and follow-up on action items
• Organizes catering needs for meetings or other events hosted by the department and/or other departments within the company
• Coordinates execution of legal documentation for the global Business & Legal Affairs team, tracks status of third party signatures and liaises with other departments to ensure all paperwork is executed, filed and updated on all internal systems
• Assisting with drafting of documentation if and as required
• Liaising with the contract administration team in respect of contract management and related tasks (including maintaining and updating records of key contractual, non-legal information and rights management information)
• Various special projects and other duties as assigned

Key Competencies:
• An interest in learning more about the film industry in Canada
• Experience working as a Legal or Administrative Assistant in an entertainment environment
• Post Secondary education in an Administration program
• Sound judgment and initiative, and can work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Excellent organization direction with good attention to detail
• Proven ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment
• Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and tact
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Excellent working knowledge of Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point would be considered an asset

Fluency in French a definite asset

What you'll be a part of:
• Break time: free snacks, winter holiday office closures, reduced hours in summer
• Party time: office bar carts, after work drinks, holiday and summer parties, and sometimes just because
• Be inspired: regular film screenings, concerts, and opportunity to get involved in industry events
• The office: modern facilities, in house screening rooms, more snacks, and swag
• Build a better world: transcend entertainment to our corporate social responsibility activities. Plan a social event.
• Promote healthy lifestyles. Go green. Give back.
• Grow: develop your career and shape your future

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkq4ek-3-138-122-4-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Entertainment One

Entertainment One Ltd. (eOne) is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), eOne's expertise spans across film, television and music production and sales; family programming, merchandising and licensing; digital content; and live entertainment. Through its extensive reach and scale, and a deep commitment to high-quality entertainment, eOne unlocks the power and value of creativity.