Peters Fraser + Dunlop: Foreign Rights and Contracts Assistant

BookBrunch Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading literary agency in London is seeking a Foreign Rights and Contracts Assistant. The role requires an organised individual passionate about contracts and publishing, responsible for processing contract details and liaising with clients. This full-time position will involve two days of office work in London post-restrictions.

Qualifications

• Interest in contracts and publishing.
• Some previous office experience is preferable.
• Confident in managing a high volume of administration work.

Responsibilities

• Processing, negotiating, and executing contracts.
• Liaising with clients and international publishers.
• General office administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Job description

Peters Fraser + Dunlop: Foreign Rights and Contracts Assistant

Literary agency Peters Fraser + Dunlop has a vacancy for an enthusiastic and highly organised Foreign Rights and Contracts Assistant

The role will be based in the foreign rights and contemporary classics departments, reporting to both department heads.

Peters Fraser + Dunlop is one of London's leading literary agencies, providing specialist expertise to its clients in all aspects of publishing and media. We represent a wide-ranging list of clients including high profile authors and literary estates such as Simon Schama, Bear Grylls, Edna O'Brien, Jeanette Winterson, Georges Simenon, Rebecca West and Mervyn Peake.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in contracts, a keen eye for detail and will be confident managing a high volume of administration work.

The candidate will be a crucial part of both teams. Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

- Processing, negotiating and executing contracts as well as monitoring contract progress
- Invoicing and keeping track of payments
- Ensuring departmental spreadsheets and databases are updated accurately and in a timely manner
- Liaising with clients and international publishers as well as other departments within PFD
- General office administration for the foreign rights and contemporary classics departments

The candidate will be highly organised, articulate, and confident in dealing with clients and publishers over the phone and email. Some previous office experience is preferable.

The role is full time with at least two days working in our London office, once government restrictions allow. More information about the agency can be found on our website: www.petersfraserdunlop.com/rights/ .

The starting date is September 2021 and the salary is £24,000 per annum. To apply please send your CV and covering letter to Antonia Kasoulidou ([e-mail]) by Wednesday 4th August. Covering letters should be addressed to Rebecca Wearmouth and Giulia Bernabè.