Contracts Associate

Macmillan Learning; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Learning is seeking a contract manager to draft and negotiate book acquisition agreements. Responsibilities include managing contracts and collaborating with various teams. The role requires 2-4 years of experience in book publishing contracts and strong communication skills.

This position is remote but tied to our New York, NY office, with a salary range of $60,000 – $65,000. All backgrounds are encouraged to apply in a culture that promotes diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating trade book publishing agreements.
• Ability to manage high volumes of work across multiple priorities.
• No college degree required.

Responsibilities

• Draft a variety of book acquisition agreements.
• Negotiate agreements to signature with authors and their representatives.
• Manage signature and payment processing in DocuSign.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in G-Suite

Creativity in problem-solving

Education

2-4 years of experience in book publishing contracts

Tools

DocuSign

Biblio database

Job description

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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

Salary: $60,000 – $65,000.

Location: Remote, tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations.

Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.