Associate Director, Subrights Contracts

Sunstar
Full-Time Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Business Operations Specialists
Posted:
June 05, 2026
Location:
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to head the team handling Subsidiary Rights and Permissions licensing agreements for the various publishers in the Macmillan Trade group of publishers, including St. Martin’s Publishing Group, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Tor, Celadon Books, Picador, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Co., Metropolitan Books, and the Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group. 

The Associate Director will report to the VP Director of Contracts and will: oversee and work together with a team that handles a high volume of license agreements including UK, translation, audio, serial, permissions, educational, and reprint licenses; develop efficient processes and documentation; and advise on deal terms and contract questions. We’re seeking an experienced and diplomatic candidate with a genuine interest in the contracts and licensing side of the publishing business. The ideal candidate will have keen interest and enthusiasm for managing team members and liaising wit...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Posted: June 05, 2026
Deadline: July 15, 2026