Senior Contracts Manager: Brand Licensing (Publishing)

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About the role

HarperCollins Publishers seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead inbound brand and content licensing across Children’s and Trade lines in New York. You will draft, negotiate and finalize contracts with IP owners, brands and licensors, ensuring compliance with terms. You will partner with Editorial, Royalties, Publishing Operations and Legal to drive timely execution, risk assessment, and process improvements. This hybrid NY role may be remote from an approved location, with travel as needed.

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