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About the Role
Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Compose high-quality contracts, producing detailed, well-defined agreements that foster positive relationships with Editors and Societies.
- Review and advise on Editor and Assistant Editor contracts, offering confident mentorship with growing autonomy.
- Strengthen copyright compliance by providing accessible advice to Editorial, Contracts & Rights and other teams.
- Support and lead negotiations with third parties, helping colleagues reach fair, timely outcomes.
- Improve contract management systems by efficiently using, organising, and storing agreements.
- Deliver clear reporting and analysis for ad hoc projects, contributing to operational improvements.
- Maintain legal agreement databases for US and UK teams, ensuring accurate tracking and regular reporting.
- Manage ethics-related requests, ensuring constructive and quick support for colleagues and authors.
- Keep author reuse policies current by reviewing transmittals and updating databases to reflect the guideline.
- Manage the contracts inbox, providing clear, encouraging responses to internal and external collaborators.
Requirements
- Experienced in copyright and contract law, with the ability to apply this knowledge to real publishing scenarios.
- Confident in drafting clear, accurate agreements and written mentorship.
- Organised and detail-focused, able to prioritise several tasks with accuracy and care.
- Proficient in communication, providing clear, constructive advice to colleagues and partners.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-changing environment while staying adaptable and solutions-focused.
- Skilled in working with databases and contract management platforms, with proven Microsoft Office capabilities.
- Able to manage time pressures while maintaining accuracy, integrity, and positive collaborator relationships.
Skills
- Copyright law
- Contract law
- Drafting agreements
- Communication
- Database management
- Contract management platforms
- Microsoft Office
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Contract
- Fixed-term
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- £49,815
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 2 additional floating personal days.
- Hybrid working up to 2 days per week in office and a home working allowance.
- Life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance.
- Private medical cover and access to the company doctor.
- Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications, including access to Sage books and journals.
- Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office.
- Healthy lifestyle reimbursement and anniversary trips.
- Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan).
About the Company
- Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement.
- Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965.
- Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.
- Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to: Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
- Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning
- Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1).
- We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and to sustaining a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages authenticity, and builds a deep sense of belonging.
- We encourage applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief as crafting value through diversity is what makes us strong.