Contracts Manager

Chronicle Books is seeking a detailoriented solutionsdriven Contracts Manager to support our editorial teams. This role reports to the Director of Contracts and is responsible for drafting and negotiating publishing agreements reviewing thirdparty contracts and ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements. The Contracts Manager will also manage contract templates rights reversion letters copyright registrations and entry of contract terms into our royalty system. This is an exciting opportunity for a publishing professional with a strong background in contracts intellectual property and rights management.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft author illustrator and license agreements for acquired properties
• Review and comment on thirdparty agreements to ensure alignment with company policy
• Maintain and update boilerplate agreements to reflect procedural or legal changes
• Negotiate contractual terms with authors agents and licensors
• Submit copyright registrations for titles through the U.S. Copyright Office
• Draft and administer rights reversion letters
• Input contract deal terms into the publishers royalty system
• Respond to or route internal inquiries regarding contract terms digital/audio rights and related issues

Hiring Salary Range: $68000 $78200 per year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including but not limited to: applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible for our profit share plan.

Schedule: Employees at Chronicle Books follow a flexible hybrid schedule of working a minimum of 3 days per week and up to 5 days per week in our San Francisco office depending on project and business needs. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all the activities required of the employee.

Benefits: Chronicle Books offers a full suite of benefits including but not limited to: medical dental and vision insurance 401k a profit share plan three weeks of paid vacation to start two weeks of sick time per year and company holidays including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Years Day paid family maternity and paternity leave commuter benefits longterm disability insurance annual tuition assistance annual wellness stipend and more.

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to our career site. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the companys vision of a diverse equitable inclusive and collaborative workplace. Chronicle Books is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100 of the qualifications listed above we still encourage you to apply.

About Us: Founded in 1967 in San Francisco Chronicle Books is one of the worlds most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books gifts and games for all ages. Its highly acclaimed list spans art photography food lifestyle pop culture humor selfhelp wellness childrens books and stationery among other categories. Chronicle is the home of numerous awardwinning authors bestselling series and trendsetting titles. Chronicle Books is committed to partnering with artists writers and business partners who represent the diversity of our world and to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. For more information visit .

• 46 years of experience with contracts including negotiation and drafting
• Familiarity with intellectual property law including copyright and trademark
• Experience in licensing agreements strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel