Senior Contracts Manager - Brand Licensing (Remote)

HarperCollins Publishers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee inbound brand and content licensing agreements across Children’s and Trade imprints. The role includes drafting, negotiating, and finalizing contracts and amendments, while coordinating with Editorial, Royalties, Finance, and Legal.

The position may be based in New York City on a hybrid schedule or performed remotely from an approved location, with occasional travel or in-office attendance as needed. Salary ranges are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Four or more years independently drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Significant experience with brand licensing agreements within publishing or licensing functions.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages inbound brand and content licensing agreements from request through execution, including drafting, negotiating, and finalizing contracts and amendments.
• Drafts and finalizes publishing agreements and amendments, including author, illustrator, contributor, and related agreements.
• Reviews contract requests for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with business terms.
• Collaborates with Editorial, Royalties, Publishing Operations, Finance, and Legal to support timely contract execution.
• Interprets terms and communicates rights, obligations, and approvals to stakeholders.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Brand licensing

IP concepts

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

HarperCollins Publishers seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee inbound brand and content licensing agreements across Children’s and Trade imprints. The role includes drafting, negotiating, and finalizing contracts and amendments, while coordinating with Editorial, Royalties, Finance, and Legal.

The position may be based in New York City on a hybrid schedule or performed remotely from an approved location, with occasional travel or in-office attendance as needed. Salary ranges are provided.