Business Management Paralegal
Focus Financial Partners/Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman LLP (GRF) is seeking a a detail-oriented and proactive Business Management Paralegal to support legal and operational activities related to business management agreements and business management services, with a primary focus on supporting Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman LLP (GRF). Focus Financial/GRF provide team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. The hybrid work arrangement may be adjusted or altered to fill the needs of the role, including potentially working in-office for 3+ days per week. This role is hybrid out of our Century City, CA office.
Primary Responsibilities
Support the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and General Counsel (“GC”) of GRF, as well as the Focus Legal team, to facilitate the preparation, execution, and ongoing administration of business management agreements and related documentation, special legal projects, and organization of client-related litigation requests and risk support.
Assist in the preparation, review, and coordination of business management agreements, including:
Drafting and updating templates
Incorporating deal-specific terms and revisions
Ensuring completeness and consistency across agreements
Collaborating with the COO and GC of GRF to finalize agreement efficiently and expeditiously.
Coordinate execution of agreements by managing signature processes; tracking status and completions, and following up with internal and external stakeholders
Maintain organized records of executed agreements and related documentation
Coordinate new agreements on missing or expired enragements
Support ongoing administration of agreements
Serve as a key point of coordination and communication between Focus Legal; GRF General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer; Internal business and finance teams
Assist in resolving routine issues or discrepancies in documentation, escalating more complex matters as appropriate
Prepare summaries and status reports for Legal leadership and GRF stakeholders
Ensure accuracy and consistency of data across internal systems and documentation repositories
Support general corporate paralegal functions
Assist in improving internal workflows related to agreement management and execution
Maintain centralized tracking of business management agreements and key contract terms/milestone dates
Support implementation and maintenance of document management processes
Maintain standardized templates, checklists, and playbooks to promote consistency and efficiency
Provide support on discrete legal matters, including document collection and organization; as well as coordination with internal and outside counsel (as directed)
Assist in maintaining documentation that may be relevant to disputes or enforcement matters
Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications
4 - 8 years of paralegal, contract administration, or legal operations experience
Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification (or equivalent experience)
Experience working with commercial agreements or service agreements preferred
Prior exposure to entertainment business management or professional services environments is a plus
Familiarity with document management systems
Exposure to multi-entity structures or complex business arrangements
Strong organizational skills, and the ability to navigate cross-functional workflows involving Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders
Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $85,000 - $125,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.
About Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman
Founded in 1967, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers, executives and select high net worth individuals. Our 30 partners and over 600 staff members deliver comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts. Our firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael, Wilmington, and London.
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.