Paralegal
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Los Angeles
Reporting To: Taylor Washington
Compensation: $2,000 / week
Description
ABOUT USFulwell Entertainment is a global entertainment company built from the merger of The SpringHill Company and Fulwell 73. We develop and produce premium content across television, film, digital, audio, and branded entertainment with one mission: to make things people love. Our work spans culture-defining series, groundbreaking documentaries, live events, and platform-shaping formats—all rooted in the belief that great storytelling earns attention, drives impact, and lives everywhere audiences do.
Recent projects include the
Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash,
The Kardashians (Hulu), Emmy-winning
The Shop, Starting 5 (Netflix), Delta’s 100th Anniversary at The Sphere,
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (Disney),
Plastic Surgery Rewind (E! and Peacock),
Top Boy (Netflix),
Hustle (Netflix), and the LA 2028 Olympics handover ceremony featuring Tom Cruise. Fulwell is the right place if you’re ready to work hard on ambitious, creatively driven projects and want to grow in an environment that’s adapting with the industry—not chasing it. This is a company for people who like to be in it—hands on, sleeves rolled, and all the way engaged.
ABOUT THIS ROLEFulwell is seeking a detail oriented Paralegal on an initial 4 month fixed term contract, with the likelihood of extension.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with internal counsel to draft, review, and manage a range of production related legal documents, including NDAs, appearance releases, talent agreements, vendor and crew contracts, location agreements, and licensing deals.
- Assist with brand partnership deals by preparing deal memos, tracking contract terms, and ensuring legal compliance for brand integrations across both original and studio-produced content.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure all legal and contractual requirements are met throughout pre and post-production, and distribution.
- Organize and maintain a centralized contract database, tracking rights, deliverables, expiration dates, and clearances to support content release and monetization.
- Assist in reviewing and clearing content, including footage, music, images, and scripts, to ensure compliance with intellectual property, trademark, and advertising regulations.
- Manage document organization, record-keeping, and signature workflows to ensure smooth operations across productions and brand funded projects.
- Coordinate with external counsel when necessary, escalating complex legal matters and ensuring alignment with production timelines.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification required.
- 4-6 years of paralegal experience, preferably within media, entertainment, or production environments.
- Strong familiarity with production-related legal documents, including NDAs, talent agreements, appearance releases, and vendor contracts; knowledge of SAG-AFTRA, DGA, or other guild agreements is a plus.
- Experience supporting brand partnerships, influencer agreements, licensing deals, or IP clearances highly desirable.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey legal information clearly to creative and production teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and contract management/e-signature tools (e.g., DocuSign).
