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Contract Specialist at Springer Nature

Posted in Legal Admin 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: New York, New York





Job Description:


Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. 

Visit: group.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature


The Contract Specialist is a member of the Licensing Control group, Springer Nature’s contract management department, which ensures compliance of license agreements with internal standards and policies. The Contract Specialist is responsible for the consistent management of contracts, including contract management process, with a focus on review of license agreements and other documents against company standards (legal and commercial), and negotiations of such documents with customers.

Job Duties:


  • Review and revision of draft license agreements and additional documentation against internal guidelines and policies (e.g. standard license agreement template, commercial policies, general accuracy of draft with respect to content listings, contract values, calculation of discounts etc.)

  • Directly negotiate changes requested by customers with respect to  standard license agreement with customers by means of email, telephone calls or online conferencing (Legal Department will provide standard fall back options, and additional support if needed)

  • Communicate and resolve deviations in internal drafts with internal stakeholders

  • Assure accuracy and appropriateness of contract documentation and attachments

  • Raise issues as appropriate, and liaise and align with internal stakeholders, such as sales representatives and the Legal Department

  • Support the Legal Department by preparing case and issue summary’s to facilitate swift resolution

  • Interact with other team members and be first point of interaction within Licensing Control to address standard questions with respect to contract issues

  • Accomplish completeness of documents to meet and exceed audit and compliance requirements

  • Ad hoc project work as needed

Qualification Requirements:


  • Bachelor's degree

  • General understanding of contract law, particularly IP (copyright) license agreements

  • Experience in direct negotiation of (license) agreements

  • Excellent negotiating and persuasive skills

  • Ability to systematically analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions after alignment with internal stakeholders

  • Experience in applying organizational standards when reviewing contracts and negotiating terms

  • Strong verbal and written skills, particularly in English language, and ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily follow

  • Accuracy and practical feel for figures

  • Ability to work in a complex environment where alignment with various stakeholders may be required, however independently address and solve issues within the scope of the position

  • Administration skills with respect to contracts and contract management

  • Multi-task and prioritize with appropriate sense of urgency and strong attention to detail

  • Ability to proactively manage, report on projects and drive them to conclusion

If you are an internal applicant please inform your line manager.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


  • Medical, Dental and Vision

  • Life and AD&D

  • 401(k)

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit Accounts

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Summer Hours

At Springer Nature we value and celebrate the diversity of our people. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce and strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” poster:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Visit the Springer Nature Editorial and Publishing website at www.springernature.com/editorial-and-publishing-jobs for more information about our Research E&P career opportunities.

 





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