Contracts Assistant

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Contracts Assistant to join its contracts team.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafts and negotiates author, illustrator, and writer-for-hire contracts and amendments
• Manages contract inquiries from various departments and routes contracts for signature
• Conducts contract research and maintains database files

Required Qualifications

• Self-starter with impeccable attention to detail in contract drafting and reviewing
• Proactive and independent approach to work with strong problem-solving skills
• Able to apply organizational methods to manage deadlines and a busy inbox
• Curious mind with an interest in research projects
• History or interest in communications, literature, or a related publishing field is a plus