contracts lawyer
The World, City of Westminster
contracts lawyer
Salary Not Specified
The World, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 28 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- Overall responsibility for all T&H publishing contracts, including management of the contracts workflow process;
- Providing legal advice, and where necessary, handling contractual disputes;
- Advising on commercial terms and opportunities and handling negotiations as appropriate;
- Ensuring contractual coherence and awareness from commissioning stage to publication and co-edition sales by providing a key link between the Editorial, Production, International Rights, and Communications Departments;
- Develop and roll out new template agreements, terms and conditions, policies and procedures, supporting the business on its legal requirements;
- Advising the Picture Research department on copyright matters;
- Line management of a small team.
Are you a tenacious dealmaker with strong drafting skills, a comprehensive understanding of the entire book publishing process and a deep knowledge of copyright law? Do you have an ability to build excellent working relationships with colleagues, communicate confidently with agents and authors, and have an eye for detail? Are you able to deliver sound legal advice, think strategically as well as pragmatically? World-renowned illustrated publisher Thames & Hudson is looking for an energetic Contracts Lawyer with a passion for the visual arts and a record of negotiating, drafting, and reviewing all types of publishing agreements. With titles across all areas of visual creativity - the arts, architecture, design, photography, fashion, film, and music - as well as history, archaeology, popular culture and children's non-fiction, this role provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced contracts lawyer to work across a unique and diverse publishing list. The ideal candidate is someone with previous arts publishing experience, a positive and enthusiastic attitude to work, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will play a key role in supporting and advising the business on all contractual and related matters., - Qualified lawyer;
- Comprehensive understanding of the entire book publishing process;
- Substantial experience working in book publishing and, in particular, arts publishing.
- Some knowledge of audio, TV/ film agreements would be an advantage;
- Strong knowledge of publishing agreements and copyright law;
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills with authors, literary agents, publishers, and business owners;
- Ability to think strategically and to exercise sound, independent judgment;
- Ability to identify risks and to protect the best interests of Thames & Hudson;
- Line management experience.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with directors, the senior management team and in-house staff at all levels;
- Confidence in communicating effectively with customers and other external third-parties;
- Ability to work independently and in a team;
- Excellent organisational and time management skills;
- Meticulous attention to detail;
- Ability to remain calm under pressure;
- Trustworthy, professional and discreet. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Profit share scheme
- Interest-free loan for a rent deposit or season travel ticket
- Discounts off our lovely T&H books and co-editions
- Generous pension contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free entry into hundreds of museums and galleries, nationwide
- And more!
In addition to working with a highly talented and creative group of people, we offer: