Contracts Manager

W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. seeks an experienced and skilled contracts professional to join the Contracts Department as a Contracts Manager. This position will report to the Contracts Director and will have primary responsibility for contracts relating to Norton children’s publishing program, while also working on adult trade contracts.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate and redline a wide range of book and subsidiary rights contracts
• Create and update all boilerplates
• Advise on contractual issues and assist editorial staff with acquisitions
• Review and correct drafted agreements prepared by the Contract Associates and Contracts Assistants.
• Prepare unique agreements and letters as the need arises
• Advise employees on contracting drafting practices and procedures
• Assist the Contracts Director as needed

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all activities required of the employee.

Keyword: Contracts Manager
Required Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree (BA or BS)
• 5 or more years industry experience (book publishing and/or literary agency) reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts
• Experience working with children's publishing contracts preferred
• High level of comfort with both traditional and non-traditional publishing arrangements
• Fluency and interest in financial and legal issues relevant to drafting and negotiation of publishing agreements
• Thorough understanding of copyright and intellectual property law
• Ability to conduct complex negotiations
• Team player with the ability to work effectively and independently
• Excellent attention to detail with exceptional organizational ability
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 365 and Docusign
• Employment eligibility to work with W.W. Norton & Company in the US is required
• Must be able to work from Norton’s New York City headquarters

Compensation and Benefits*

Currently available benefits include:

• Annual compensation for this position is between $85,000-$110,000. All salaries and salary ranges posted by Norton may vary depending on experience, skills, location, and like considerations.
• Profit-Sharing bonus eligible
• 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and summer Friday afternoons beginning in July
• Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more. Coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children is available.
• Disability and life insurances
• FMLA, parental and other leave
• Employee Assistance Program (for mental health, financial planning, and other needs)
• Company-provided laptop
• Employee discounts on Norton books
• Limited matching of employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations

*All policies and benefits described are subject to change at any time.

From: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.