Contract Manager

Chronicle Books; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Manager to support their editorial teams. This pivotal role involves drafting and negotiating agreements, managing contract templates, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in contracts and intellectual property, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. Join a dynamic team in a flexible hybrid work environment, where your contributions will directly impact the publishing landscape. If you are passionate about contracts and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Stipend

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in contract management, negotiation, and drafting.
• Strong knowledge of copyright and trademark laws.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate publishing agreements and third-party contracts.
• Manage contract templates and ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Intellectual Property Law

Licensing Agreements

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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Base pay range

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Vice President of Human Resources | Senior Certified Professional

Chronicle Books is seeking a detail-oriented, solutions-driven Contracts Manager to support our editorial teams. This role reports to the Director of Contracts and is responsible for drafting and negotiating publishing agreements, reviewing third-party contracts, and ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements. The Contracts Manager will also manage contract templates, rights reversion letters, copyright registrations, and entry of contract terms into our royalty system. This is an exciting opportunity for a publishing professional with a strong background in contracts, intellectual property, and rights management.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft author, illustrator, and license agreements for acquired properties
• Review and comment on third-party agreements to ensure alignment with company policy
• Maintain and update boilerplate agreements to reflect procedural or legal changes
• Negotiate contractual terms with authors, agents, and licensors
• Submit copyright registrations for titles through the U.S. Copyright Office
• Draft and administer rights reversion letters
• Input contract deal terms into the publisher’s royalty system
• Respond to or route internal inquiries regarding contract terms, digital/audio rights, and related issues

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience with contracts, including negotiation and drafting
• Familiarity with intellectual property law, including copyright and trademark
• Experience in licensing agreements strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Hiring Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,200 per year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including but not limited to: applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible for our profit share plan.

Schedule: Employees at Chronicle Books follow a flexible hybrid schedule of working a minimum of 3 days per week and up to 5 days per week in our San Francisco office, depending on project and business needs. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all the activities required of the employee.

Benefits: Chronicle Books offers a full suite of benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, a profit share plan, three weeks of paid vacation to start, two weeks of sick time per year, and company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, paid family, maternity, and paternity leave, commuter benefits, long-term disability insurance, annual tuition assistance, annual wellness stipend, and more.

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to our career site. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. Chronicle Books is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply.

About Us: Founded in 1967 in San Francisco, Chronicle Books is one of the world’s most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books, gifts, and games for all ages. Its highly acclaimed list spans art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, self-help, wellness, children’s books, and stationery, among other categories. Chronicle is the home of numerous award-winning authors, bestselling series, and trend-setting titles. Chronicle Books is committed to partnering with artists, writers, and business partners who represent the diversity of our world and to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. For more information visit www.chroniclebooks.com.

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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, General Business, and Legal

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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