Contracts Manager (Nashville Hybrid or Remote)

Overview

HarperCollins Christian Publishing, the world's largest Christian publisher, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager of Contracts Administration to join our dynamic team. This key role will oversee the entire author contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to final execution, for various publishing imprints.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize publishing agreements, including acquisition contracts, contributor agreements, work-for-hire contracts, and multi-book deals, ensuring alignment with both business objectives and legal standards.
• Collaborate with publishers and editors to interpret contract terms, negotiate deal points, and address contract terminations.
• Ensure all contracts comply with HarperCollins’ corporate policies and legal guidelines.
• Provide support and guidance to team members as needed.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support departmental needs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a contracts department within a book publishing house or literary agency.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Strong understanding of legal contract principles and a deep familiarity with book publishing agreements, including their business and legal implications.
• Knowledge of Christian publishing, including curriculum-related content, is a plus.
• Proven track record of managing high-volume contracts and complex priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively negotiate and explain complex contract terms.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Professional.

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books.  When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.

The salary for this position is $70,000-$80,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.  

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.     

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000