Associate, Rights & IP

• Location: Noida

About the Role

Introduction – the ‘why’

This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in publishing and intellectual property. As part of Oxford University Press (OUP), you’ll contribute to a globally respected organization known for its commitment to academic excellence and ethical publishing. This role offers exposure to a wide range of publishing functions, legal frameworks, and international collaboration, making it a meaningful and dynamic career move.

Opportunity – the ‘what’

As a Rights Associate, you will:

• Assist in responding to inquiries from business units, editorial teams, and Group Legal.
• Support workflows related to contracts, permissions (inbound/outbound), and rights selling.
• Clear third-party assets, identify risks, and contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Draft contracts using templates (author contracts, rights sales, permissions letters).
• Conduct text and image research, liaise with suppliers, and manage copyright fees and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with product teams on third-party content matters.
• Maintain accurate records in the Rights Management System (RMS).
• Support the Rights Sales team with pre- and post-sales activities.
• Ensure deals are correctly set up in IPM/systems for invoicing and income allocation.
• Provide final files for licensing deals and maintain up-to-date customer data.
• Liaise with finance and compliance teams.
• Help organize presentations for IP awareness and RMS demonstrations.

Your work will directly support OUP’s publishing operations, ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and efficient rights management.

About You

Essential Criteria

• Good understanding of copyright law and rights/permissions best practices.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging across all levels and cultures.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.

Desirable Criteria

• Familiarity with legal terminology.

Queries

Please contact shariq.anwar@oup.com with any queries relating to this role.