Manager, Rights

4 weeks ago

Noida, India Oxford University Press Full time
  • Title:
    Manager, Rights & IP
  • Location:
    Noida, India

About the Role
Introduction – the 'why'

This is an exciting opportunity to join Oxford University Press (OUP), a globally respected institution committed to excellence in publishing and education. As Manager – Rights & IP, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring copyright compliance, managing contracts, and supporting licensing activities. This role offers a chance to contribute to OUP's mission of delivering high-quality educational content while working with cutting-edge systems and a collaborative team. It's a positive career move for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in intellectual property and rights management within a purpose-driven organization.

Opportunity – the 'what'

In this role, you will:

  • Manage contracts from pre-execution to archival and retrieval.
  • Ensure cost-effective and copyright-compliant sourcing of third-party assets (images, text, video, audio).
  • Oversee licensing out activities, including negotiations, contracts, and revenue allocation.
  • Provide pre- and post-contract support, including tracking expiries and renewals.
  • Collaborate with Group Legal on complex IP scenarios and raise awareness of legal risks.
  • Conduct research and manage third-party permissions, including renewals and compliance tracking.
  • Supervise interns working on metadata creation for Rights Management Systems.
  • Analyze contract templates and royalty payments across regions.
  • Support audits and ensure accurate mapping of rights sales data.
  • Assist the finance team with revenue share calculations and sublicensing deals.
  • Validate rights status for licensing deals and conduct training on contracts and IP systems.

Your work will directly impact OUP's ability to manage intellectual property effectively, mitigate legal risks, and support global publishing operations.

About You
Essential Criteria

  • Strong understanding of copyright law and rights/permissions best practices.
  • Familiarity with legal terminology.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging across cultures and organizational levels.
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information professionally.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in training delivery and system demonstrations related to contracts and IP.

Queries

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