Associate Contract Manager, Amazon MGM Studios

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 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Speak, write, and read fluently in English - Experience in contracts management, leading or supporting contract negotiations, and drafting contracts, or other comparable roles - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint) - 2+ years of drafting and negotiating the legal terms in a broad range of standard commercial contracts experience - BA/BS or LLB degree (or equivalent) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Can use AI for legal research, contract analysis, or document review experience - Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities - Experience in the entertainment, media, or content production industry - Familiarity with Indian entertainment industry practices, including talent engagements, production workflows, and content licensing - Previous in-house legal experience, ideally at a studio, production company, or media/tech compan

Amazon is a global technology company operating in e-commerce, cloud computing (AWS), digital streaming, advertising and artificial intelligence. Its India operations span development centres in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Gurugram and Mumbai, covering retail technology, AWS infrastructure, Alexa, advertising, payments and supply-chain systems.