Search Jobs
Search Internships
Publisher Profiles
Publishing Programs
Publishing Organizations
Major/Department guide
Commonly Used Terms
Publishing Events
Bookjobs.com is sponsored by the Association of American Publishers, the leading trade association for the U.S. book and journal publishing industry.
View Job
| [Back to Jobs] |
|
| Title: | Legal Assistant/Contracts Assistant |
| Description: |
Macmillan is a group of media companies in the United States held by Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck, based in Stuttgart, Germany, which publishes a wide range of books, magazines, and digital products for the consumer and education markets. Our American publishers include Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Henry Holt & Company, W.H. Freeman and Worth Publishers, Bedford/St. Martin’s, Picador, Roaring Brook Press, St. Martin’s Press, Tor Books, Hayden McNeil, Macmillan Children’s Group, Flatiron Books, Macmillan Audio and Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to reflecting a broad representation of differences --race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective — in our workplace. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Holtzbrinck Publishing Holdings LP |
| Requirements: | Position Description:
We are seeking a knowledgeable, organized, meticulous individual to join our small, busy department. The Contracts Assistant/Legal Assistant will report to the Associate General Counsel for Macmillan Learning and will assist with drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts and license agreements for Macmillan Learning. In general, the work involves use of existing templates and approved alternative provisions. The individual will work closely with two or three attorneys in the Legal Department and with our Director of Contracts. Please note this is not a lawyer position. Major Responsibilities: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of contracts including assignments of rights agreements, non-disclosure agreements, agreements with customers, and author agreements. This involves correspondence and negotiation with the counterparty, as well as communication with the in-house staff involved, including Editorial, Finance, Marketing and others. Drafting and reviewing statements of work for Master Professional Services Agreements. This involves coordination with the in-house staff requesting the statement of work. Drafting and reviewing agreements and amendments for translations rights. This involves coordination with the director of Translations rights. Reviewing changes to our templates requested by rights holders for permissions licenses, and review of rights holders’ own forms, as requested by the Permissions department. Analysis of contracts and license agreements for various departments. Database entry of contract terms and details. Scanning contracts into archival system. Some administrative support with filing and upkeep of office systems and tracking of work flow. Required Skills / Knowledge: • Excellent analytical skills • Strong written and oral communication skills • Keen attention to detail • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Experience Needed: • Minimum three years direct experience drafting and negotiating a variety of types of contracts and license agreements Educational Background Required: • Bachelor’s degree |
| Company: | MACMILLAN |
| Location: | New York, NY 10010 |
| How To Apply For This Job: | https://re21.ultipro.com/HOL1002/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*CFCE2F351548B5DB |
| Date Posted: | 6/5/2017 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
