License Compliance Specialist (Global Licensing and Royalties Management, 2 years maternity cover)

We help the world run better
At SAP we keep it simple: you bring your best to us and well bring out the best in you. Were builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce and we need your unique talents to help shape whats next. The work is challenging but it matters. Youll find a place where you can be yourself prioritize your wellbeing and truly belong. Whats in it for you Constant learning skill growth great benefits and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What Youll Do

License review and risk evaluation of various forms of third-party IP (Intellectual Property) and other materials including:
Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS)
Third-party web services / APIs
Third-party content and standards (e.g. data sets).
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on licensing efforts of third-party IP through meetings emails and service tickets.
High level review of the technical integration of third-party IP.
Conduct M&A due diligence reviews of third-party IP ensuring alignment with SAPs Standards during acquisitions.
Prepare and present approval requests and risk evaluations and mitigation plans.
Interpret license materials as well as technical use cases to help SAP make informed decisions.
Enhance simplify and improve third-party license review process in collaboration with legal team.

What You Bring

Bachelor or masters degree in Business Law Management of Information Systems Engineering or equivalent degree.
Expertise in open source or other third-party licensing terms.
Familiarity with licensing contracts risk assessment and compliance.
Understanding of compliance concepts and interest in legal/finance processes.
Knowledge of the software development lifecycle is an advantage.
Customer service skills - high service attitude while making no compromises on compliance.
Ability to think proactively and create pragmatic solutions.
High level of ownership responsibility motivation and drive
Project Management Skills
Flexible team player able to deal with transition and change.
Being able to work independently.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age race religion national origin ethnicity age gender (including pregnancy childbirth et al) sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database analytics intelligent technologies and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAPs culture of inclusion focus on health and well-being and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At SAP we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 448132 Work Area: Finance Expected Travel: 0 - 10% Career Status: Professional Employment Type: Limited Full Time Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid