Full-Time

Legal Assistant

Posted on 12/4/2024

Shutterstock

Shutterstock

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides stock images, videos, and music

Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning
Entertainment

Junior, Mid

London, UK

Hybrid work model with flexibility to work between home and office.

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 2-4 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in a fast-paced corporate or law-firm environment desired.
  • Self-driven, organized individual who can work independently and can prioritize and manage multiple matters and platforms simultaneously in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Results-oriented, innovative, resourceful and strong ability to problem-solve and identify and resolve issues.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • “Can-do-attitude”, Proactive, and Open-Minded. No task too big or too small.
  • Strong communication (verbal and written), design, and presentation skills with the confidence to interface with executive level leadership. Extremely professional with excellent judgment and utmost discretion in handling highly sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Proficiency with Google Apps, and Microsoft Office required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain digital and hard copy filing systems, including contract database and shared drives.
  • Develop best practices for records management.
  • Coordinate and track legal matters and transactions from inception through deadlines, renewals and conclusion to signature, including reviewing contracts to prepare documents for signature.
  • Maintain a library of pre-approved form documents, contract clauses, templates, and historical documents, and add or revise material as needed.
  • Create and deliver initial drafts of form agreements including NDAs, vendor and supplier contracts and independent contractor agreements.
  • Update and manage workflows, including prioritizing requests and ensuring deadlines are met, including managing legal project queues in multiple project management systems.
  • Assist with other tasks and projects on an as-needed basis.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience using cloud-based digital organizational platform(s) (i.e., Salesforce) highly desirable.
  • Proficiency with agile project management tools, collaboration tools, end-to-end contract management databases, signature processing software and legal billing software (i.e., Jira, Confluence, Salesforce, Ironclad, Docusign, SimpleLegal, respectively).
  • An interest in pursuing a career as a legal administrator, paralegal or contracts manager.

Shutterstock provides a wide range of digital content, including stock images, videos, and music, to various clients such as businesses, marketing agencies, and individual creators. Users can access a library of over 350 million assets through a subscription-based model, which offers different pricing plans to suit their needs. This flexibility allows clients to choose between monthly subscriptions or on-demand purchases. Shutterstock also offers enterprise solutions for larger organizations that require extensive access and custom licensing agreements. A key differentiator for Shutterstock is its use of artificial intelligence tools, like AI image generators, which help users create custom content efficiently while ensuring ethical practices in compensating artists. The company's goal is to provide high-quality creative solutions that meet the diverse needs of its clientele while maintaining straightforward pricing and licensing options.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Merger with Getty Images could expand product offerings and market share.
  • AI-generated content demand is rising, benefiting Shutterstock's innovative tools.
  • Partnerships with platforms like TikTok enhance reach and user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Merger with Getty Images may face antitrust scrutiny, affecting operations.
  • AI tool integration may cause backlash from creators fearing job displacement.
  • Departure of CFO Jarrod Yahes could lead to financial instability or strategic shifts.

What makes Shutterstock unique

  • Shutterstock offers a vast library of over 350 million digital assets.
  • The company integrates ethical AI tools, enhancing content creation efficiency.
  • Shutterstock provides flexible subscription plans and enterprise solutions for diverse client needs.

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Health Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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