Contracts Associate

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Job Title	Contracts Associate
Publication or Company	Oxford University Press
Job Type	Book Publishing
Salary
Benefits	Dental, Health
Job Duration	Full Time
Job Location	New York, NY
Job Requirements	Oxford University Press, Inc. seeks to fill the position of Contracts Associate in the Legal Department. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone considering law school in the future. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Contracts Associate will create, edit, draft and negotiate editorial book contracts, library sales and online product licenses, and journal acquisition contracts and will lead contract negotiations with literary agents. The Contracts Associate will help improve contract processes and support the General Counsel in the administration, negotiation and drafting of contracts in other areas of the business as needed. The Contracts Associate will have the opportunity to work with editorial staff, management, agents and authors and will gain exposure to a wide range of publishing agreements. Requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Arts degree and at least 1 2 years experience in book publishing, preferably in editorial department or at a literary agency. Good communication and writing/drafting skills. Must be highly organized, efficient, adaptable, and attentive to detail. Self-starter. Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and a high volume of work accurately and in a timely manner. Excellent computer skills, including competence with the Microsoft Office Suite. Desirable job qualifications include previous experience conducting contract drafting and training. Know-how and previous experience with book publishing contracts also highly desired. J.D.s will not be considered for this role.
About Our Company	Oxford University Press, Inc. furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. OUP is a part of the largest university press in the world.