Legal Operations Manager

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Job Description AMC Global Media is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Global Media International, our international programming business. We are currently seeking a Legal Operations Manager to join our Legal and Business Affairs & Rights Management team based in our New York, NY office. JOB RESPONSIBILITES: Contract Lifecycle Management ( Summize ) Ownership & Governance Serve as the Legal Department's system owner and primary subject matter expert for the Repository and Reporting functions of AMC Global Media's domestic contract management system, Summize, including governance, user access, and data standards. Own the system's data architecture, metadata taxonomy, classification standards, and governance controls to ensure long-term accuracy, consistency, audit readiness, and scalability. Partner with attorneys, paralegals, and business stakeholders to define intake requirements, ensure consistent classification, and drive adoption of standard workflows. Configure and continuously improve workflows, reporting structures, naming conventions, and controls to meet Legal, Finance, and business needs. Proactively identify data integrity and process risks; implement corrective and preventative controls to maintain audit-ready contract records. Own the Summize enhancement roadmap (in partnership with Legal and IT), including intake/prioritization of requests, testing, release planning, and post-launch measurement. Drive user enablement, communications, and change management for Legal Department users; establish and maintain best practices and training materials. Develop, generate, and interpret dashboards and ad-hoc reporting to support contract lifecycle tracking, renewals, budgeting, re-licensing, litigation response, and executive reporting. Act as liaison with Summize's technical support team to troubleshoot issues, coordinate upgrades, and optimize platform functionality. Provide training, best practices guidance, and onboarding support to Legal Department users and serve as the primary internal resource for contract data questions. Copyright Registration & Filing Program Ownership Serve as the Legal Department's operational owner and subject matter expert for the copyright registration and filing process across AMC Global Media's domestic film and television content portfolio. Own and manage the end‑to‑end copyright registration workflow, including intake, tracking, preparation, filing coordination, status monitoring, and record retention. Coordinate with internal Legal, Production, Finance, and third‑party vendors (if applicable) to ensure timely and accurate submission of copyright applications and supporting materials. Maintain accurate, audit‑ready records of registrations, filings, certificates, and related correspondence, ensuring alignment with contract rights data and delivery documentation. Exercise independent judgment in identifying filing gaps, priority registrations, and remediation needs, escalating legal or timing issues as appropriate. Develop and maintain standardized processes, trackers, and best practices for copyright filings to ensure consistency, compliance, and institutional knowledge preservation. Respond to internal inquiries regarding copyright status, documentation, and historical filings, supporting licensing, enforcement, litigation, and distribution needs. Legal Billing & Matter Management (Legal Tracker) Own AMC Global Media's legal billing and matter management processes through Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker, partnering with attorneys and Finance to ensure accurate matter setup, coding, approvals, and reconciliation. Manage invoice processing and resolve exceptions; coordinate with outside counsel and vendors to support timely payment and high-quality billing submissions. Monitor compliance with outside counsel billing guidelines and internal controls; escalate issues and recommend process improvements as appropriate . Prepare reporting and analytics for budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and vendor management decisions; support periodic business reviews of legal spend . Department Operations & Administrative Coverage Provide senior backup administrative support for the Legal Department during staff absences, peak workloads, or transition periods; coord