Head of Contracts UK, Australia and India
Salary Description: Competitive & Benefits
Reference: S&S Contracts
Description:
Simon & Schuster is one of the most successful global publishers in the World with a strong UK Simon & Schuster is one of the most successful global publishers with a strong UK presence. Our fiction list in the UK includes bestselling authors such as Philippa Gregory and Santa Montefiore, along with literary names such as Graham Swift, Joseph Kanon, Isabel Allende and Tom Rob Smith. Our diverse non-fiction list ranges from number one bestsellers Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run, Hillary Clinton’s What Happened, Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret and Rupi Kaur’s The Sun and Her Flowers to award-winning sports books and critically acclaimed authors such as Laura Bates, Benjamin Zephaniah, David Grann and Walter Isaacson.
Our children’s list is one of the fastest growing and most innovative children’s lists in the UK, the winner of many prestigious awards with strong sales. The list includes bestselling brand authors Cassandra Clare, Danny Wallace, Rachel Renee Russell and Ben Miller. Stars on the picture book list include the Underpants series by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, award-winner Benji Davies and bestselling picture books by Sue Hendra and Sara Ogilvie.
Simon & Schuster also represent a number of well-respected, eclectic and successful publishers in the UK, which include Elliot & Thompson, Rebellion, Black Library, Andrews McMeel, Viz Media, National Geographic Adult, Boom! Studios, Inner Traditions, Gallup Press and Orenda Books.
Job Profile:
We are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic, pro-active and highly motivated Contracts Manager/Head of Contracts to join our Commercial team. Reporting to the Commercial Director you will have responsibility for negotiating and drafting contracts for the acquisition and licensing of rights in co-operation with the Editorial and Rights teams. You will provide contractual advice and support into the business, delivering a focused and quality service to all Simon & Schuster UK’s publishing divisions, Australia and India.
Your Role:
This role is responsible for drafting, negotiating and closing contracts with authors, agents, publishers and other third parties for the acquisition of all types of rights; Analysing US and foreign rights contracts and negotiating contracts in close consultation with Editorial; Advising and assisting Editorial and Rights teams on appropriate terms and conditions; Overseeing administration of digitalisation and backlist contracts. This role has line management responsibilities of the Contracts Executive.
The Candidate’s Profile:
We are looking for an organised and efficient Contracts Manager/Head of Contracts with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. Candidates should be experts in publishing and/or media related contracts and should be able to provide sound contractual advice at all times
Candidates should be able to demonstrate an up-to-date working knowledge of contract laws/changes and how this is maintained. Thorough knowledge and application of copyright laws and rights ownership issues is a must as is strong verbal and written communication skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful and growing publishing house with an impressive list of authors and illustrators across its Adult and Children’s lists.
Contact Details:
Please apply by email to https://cbs.avature.net/cbssscareers/JobDetail/Head-of-Contracts-UK-Australia-and-India/12903 attaching your CV and covering letter with details of your current salary and expectations.
Simon & Schuster UK is an equal opportunities employer committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.