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

Job Description

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

What You’ll 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 SAP's 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 master’s 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
SAP’s 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.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

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

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

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