Versant · New York, NY

Contracts Specialist / Sr. Contracts Specialist, Business & Legal Affairs at Versant — New York, NY

Full-timeNew York, NY$70,000–$80,000/yearPosted 2026-07-13Apply on SmartRecruiters
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Responsibilities

The role of Contract Specialist is part of a team responsible for providing business and legal affairs services for unscripted programming, content acquisitions, live entertainment, and scripted programming across Versant’s portfolio of television entertainment networks, including USA Network, Oxygen, E! and SYFY.

Job Duties:

  • Independently draft and review various legal form agreements and correspondence with regard to a range of contractual matters and clients.
  • Conduct research and prepare and draft memoranda and summaries on various contractual and legal provisions, rights and intellectual property matters.
  • Partner with business executives and colleagues on cross-functional teams and act as a resource to others in the company.
  • Identify opportunities for increased efficiencies and collaborations, focusing on developing policies, procedures and best practices across the company and implementing improvements to forms and processes.
  • 2+ years for Contracts Specialist, or 4+ years for Sr. Contracts Specialist
  • Extensive experience in contract management, data entry and document assembly.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, and Word) and experience in document management applications.
  • An understanding of and demonstrated familiarity with the contracting practices related to the entertainment industry and intellectual property.
  • Flexibility/adaptability to manage multiple, wide-ranging matters, conflicting deadlines, and new areas of expertise as business needs change.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be willing to work in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA

Additional Information:

  • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on business need. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
  • Salary ranges:
  • Contracts Specialist: $70,000 - $80,000
  • Sr. Contracts Specialist: $80,000 - $90,000