Contract Administration Manager
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Contract Administration Manager Req ID:
10141052 Job Description: The Contract Administration Manager
primarily supports Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), a visual effects
company, Skywalker Sound (Skysound), a post-production sound
company, and various Lucasfilm technology transactional workflows
in accordance with Lucasfilm’s policies and legal requirements.
Under the supervision of attorneys in the Business & Legal Affairs
department, the Contract Administration Manager will be responsible
for the following, as well as other projects and department needs
in connection with supporting ILM, Skysound and company-wide
technology matters. This role is based in San Francisco,CA. Work is
onsite in our San Francisco office and occasionally from home.
Responsibilities Negotiate, draft and administer agreements for VFX
productions, sound production/design services, and technology
transactions, including but not limited to NDAs, inbound and
outbound service agreements, software license agreements, and
intercompany transactions. Drive the contracting and negotiation
process for standardized agreements and other transactions based on
established forms or precedent, keeping such transactions within
established risk models and escalating nonconforming transactions
to department attorneys as needed. Administer workflows and
paperwork for PR and marketing initiatives, including speaker and
media releases, and media licensing and clearance coordination.
Provide contract admin support for procurement processes. Maintain
and update agreement templates, contract management systems,
various status reports, and other internal department resources.
Act as department liaison to other business administration groups
such as purchasing, technology coordinators, facilities management,
production management, vendor management, and risk management,
among others. Ensure legal and governance policies and procedures
are applied consistently. Oversee the tracking and preparation of
reports relating to status of agreements and other activities.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree 6 years experience
administering contract workflows Strong skills using office
productivity software, including Google Workspace and various
filing systems, databases and workflow tracking software. Ability
to delegate and monitor work by junior positions as well as
communicate clearly and professionally with multiple levels of
business management. Ability to build and maintain strong internal
client relationships via a responsive, service-oriented approach to
support business goals while ensuring legal compliance. Ability to
build and maintain strong vendor and external business partner
relationships, while maintaining legal compliance and other
business related expectations Takes “ownership” of projects and
thinks proactively. Ability to identify, analyse and propose
solutions to complex issues. Ability to prioritize high-volume work
in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Excellent written, verbal,
analytical and organizational skills. Attention to detail,
particularly in reviewing and drafting complex legal documents.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with content production and/or
entertainment industry Paralegal certificate or equivalent
experience in a law firm or legal department of media company.
Strong experience with transactions involving intellectual
property, including licensing and clearance matters. Experience
with software licensing and common licensing frameworks, such as
SaaS, open source, etc. The hiring range for this position in San
Francisco is $95,400-$127,900 per year. The base pay actually
offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary
depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related
knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus
and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the
compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical,
financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and
position offered. Job Posting Segment: Lucasfilm Job Posting
Primary Business: Lucasfilm-Business Affairs Primary Job Posting
Category: Contract Administration (Legal) Employment Type: Full
time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: San Francisco, CA,
USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted:
2026-02-16
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, San Rafael , Contract Administration Manager, Legal , San Francisco, California
