Contracts Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Prepare a range of agreements for book acquisitions and associated documents (such as author contracts, contract amendments, reversions, and terminations)

• Negotiate contracts to finalization with authors and their representatives, working collaboratively with in-house editors, legal teams, royalties personnel, and business managers

• Oversee the signature and payment processing using DocuSign

• Input essential contract details into the Biblio database

• Monitor contract progress and securely archive signed agreements

• Analyze contract specifics (including rights, territories, and author approvals)

• Offer general support to the department and manage special projects as required

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating agreements for trade book publishing

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a diplomatic approach

• A proactive and adaptable mindset, coupled with creative problem-solving skills

• Outstanding organizational capabilities and meticulous attention to detail

• Capacity to handle high volumes of work across multiple priorities concurrently

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and G-Suite

• Knowledge of electronic signature platforms like DocuSign and systems for publishing data entry

• Experience in book publishing, with insights into business and legal matters

• 2-4 years of experience in book publishing contracts; in-house experience is advantageous

• A college degree is not mandatory

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

• Collaborative and supportive work environment

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance