Author Contracts & Rights Advisor

Hachette UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

1-1 mentoring from experienced team

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working practices

Generous annual leave

Pension (salary exchange)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Private healthcare options

Death-in-service benefit

Travel card loan (interest-free)

Job summary

The Society of Authors in London is seeking a Contracts Advisory Assistant to join our busy team. You will provide confidential vetting of publishing contracts and offer guidance on terms to SoA members, supporting authors’ rights across the industry.

We welcome applicants who are eager to learn, with strong written and spoken communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage a busy workload in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Thirst to learn and ability to understand complex issues and communicate to members.
• Empathetic and comfortable handling sensitive communications, verbally or in writing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clarity and concision.

Responsibilities

• Responding to member queries on all aspects of the business of publishing.
• Vet contracts offered to members of the Society of Authors.
• Advise on and support members in negotiations and issues.
• Attend occasional work and/or industry evening events.

Skills

Motivated to learn

Meticulous attention to detail

Good verbal and written communication

Flexible proactive attitude

Self-managed workload

Team player

Interest in authors' issues

MS Office 365 proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Society of Authors in London is seeking a Contracts Advisory Assistant to join our busy team. You will provide confidential vetting of publishing contracts and offer guidance on terms to SoA members, supporting authors’ rights across the industry.

We welcome applicants who are eager to learn, with strong written and spoken communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage a busy workload in a hybrid working environment.