Associate Contract Manager, Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios Legal (India) is hiring an Associate Contracts Manager to support its growing slate of original content across film and series production, content licensing, and talent engagements in India. In this position, you will:

1. Support the negotiation, drafting, and management of entertainment and production-related agreements across India
2. Ensure contracts are commercially sound, compliant with local regulations, and aligned with studio business objectives
3. Serve as a point of contact for cross-functional teams — including production, business affairs, marketing, and finance—on contractual matters
4. Leverage technology and automation tools to enhance contract management efficiency and scalability
5. Assist in developing standardized templates, playbooks, and self-service resources tailored to studios operations in India
6. Contribute to the team's goal of delivering operational excellence while supporting a fast-moving, creative business

You'll be part of a nimble, high-impact legal team that partners closely with creative and business stakeholders to bring stories to audiences across India and globally.

Key job responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of entertainment agreements including production services agreements, talent agreements, content licensing deals, music licenses, post-production and VFX contracts, marketing and publicity agreements, and vendor/service agreements

Manage contract lifecycle from initiation through execution, ensuring timely turnaround on high-volume deal flow

Provide guidance to business teams on contract terms, risks, and standard practices specific to the Indian entertainment industry

Create and maintain standardized contract templates and playbooks for recurring deal types, leveraging AI and other technology tools

Oversee and maintain a contracts database; develop mechanisms to track transactions and surface insights at scale

Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters and ensure alignment with internal legal positions

Ensure compliance with Indian regulatory requirements, including those related to intellectual property, labour/employment, censorship/content regulation, and tax/withholding obligations

Identify opportunities for process improvement, workflow automation, and self-service enablement for business clients