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Contracts Associate

AssociateGeneralFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 1,001-5,000H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

23 hours ago

Salary

$60K - $65K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

2 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

Contracts Associate

Macmillan

• Draft a variety of book acquisition agreements and related documents (e.g., author contracts, contract amendments, reversions, terminations) • Negotiate agreements to signature with authors and their representatives, collaborating in-house with editors, legal counsel, royalties staff, and business managers • Manage signature and payment processing in DocuSign • Enter key contract information into Biblio database • Track contract status and archive signed agreements • Interpret contract details (rights, territories, author approvals) • Provide general department support and handle special projects as needed

Job Requirements

  • Experience drafting and negotiating trade book publishing agreements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a diplomatic approach
  • A proactive, flexible mindset and a knack for creative problem-solving
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage high volumes of work across multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and G-Suite
  • Familiarity with electronic signature tools such as DocuSign and publishing data entry systems
  • Background in book publishing, with exposure to business and legal issues
  • 2-4 years of experience in book publishing contracts; in-house experience is a plus
  • No college degree required

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