Overview
Contracts Administrator Jobs in Colorado Springs, USA at Focus on the Family
Position: Contracts Administrator I
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
Overview
The Contracts Administrator I drafts, analyzes, reviews, processes, and maintains contracts and legal documents related to Focus operations, products, resources, and services; provides general legal support across departments; analyzes and enters Intellectual Property rights into the Focus resource database; and assists in reviewing permission requests for use of Focus resources. This role serves as back-up support for the Legal Department and handles simple contracts involving intellectual property matters.
Trademarks
- Performs or oversees tasks in registering, protecting, and maintaining Focus’s domestic and international trademarks and trade names
- Oversees international and domestic trademarks, including markings, infringements, searches, name clearances, and applications
- Researches, analyzes, and coordinates with the Director on availability of new trademarks, brands, and titles
- Researches, coordinates, and makes recommendations on actions for infringements of Focus’ marks
- Gathers and maintains information regarding trademark renewals and coordinates with appropriate departments to assist in budgeting
Domain Names
- Oversees international and domestic domain name databases and coordinates with domain name owners each month to determine renewal needs
- Researches and registers domain names requested by Focus departments
IP Rights Management and Permissions
- Researches and evaluates permission requests and responds to constituents and Focus staff, providing or denying permission to use Focus materials as appropriate
- Oversees the permissions database
- Issues public viewing licenses for Focus videos
- Corresponds with constituents, drafting multiple individual letters
- Oversees and assists Focus departments in obtaining permission to use the intellectual property of others and provides related guidance
as to what use if authorized
Copyrights
- Files applications for registration of copyrights in Focus resources
- Answers questions from the United States Copyright Office
- Researches and implements takedowns of Focus’s copyrighted materials across multiple online platforms
Music Licensing
- Interfaces with Reporting and other departments to compile information for reporting on use of music in resources, events, streams, broadcasts, and other uses
- Files music license requests for use in ministry events
- Performs tasks to protect, maintain, track, and safeguard Focus’s intellectual property
- Reviews draft artwork and similar pieces to protect IP rights and avoid potential infringements
- Responds to legal and practical questions related to IP protection
- Educates clients on legal issues relevant to Focus, participates in ministry meetings, and may conduct training on contract processes
Contract Writing
- Works with internal customers to conceptualize, draft, analyze, review, and finalize contracts in a timely manner
- Meets with clients to gather information and understand needs
- Collaborates with contract owners to negotiate terms with suppliers
- Clarifies information needed to complete contracts and follows up to ensure timely completion
- Drafts and finalizes contracts, including those involving IP and other business and technical matters
Content and IP Rights Management
- Collects and researches IP rights for a wide variety of content Focus creates
- Assists and enables all departments to enter complete and accurate information into the Enterprise Content Management System (ECM)
- Ensures ECM rights information is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible to end-users
Other Duties
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Character/Spiritual: Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2 and pursues the Great Commission, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude, adheres to Focus on the Family’s standards, and may lead in public prayer.
- Bachelor’s degree in business-related field or equivalent experience
- 2–3 years of experience with legal and IP…
Title: Contracts Administrator
Company: Focus on the Family
Location: Colorado Springs, USA
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