Overview
Licensing Specialist role at IOP Publishing. IOP Publishing is a society-owned scientific publisher and not-for-profit arm of the Institute of Physics.
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Role Summary
What will you be doing?
The Licensing Associate will be responsible for performing sales licensing and negotiation activity with our global customer base, as well as sharing legal expertise with the wider business. The role will help ensure the successful negotiation and completion of complex sales licences; ensuring they are executed accurately, timely and efficiently, in line with customer and business requirements.
The position is a pivotal link between regional Sales teams, customers, the sales operations team, technology team and others in the business. It will act as a subject matter expert within the licensing team, developing the contractual language the business requires for standard templates, new products and services and customised arrangements.
Key responsibilities:
* Partner with colleagues to manage the full cycle of licensing administration, including drafting and negotiating a suite of licence agreements and amendments.
* Support sales by engaging with customers to resolve issues, answer queries and provide tender documentation as appropriate.
* Assist with review and completion of licensing-related compliance forms and post-completion licensing administration.
* Work with the Sales Team to understand standard products and services, and maintain/update standard licence templates for use by the licensing team.
* Develop licensing terms and conditions to meet new business requirements where required.
* Draft effective legal clauses reflecting the requirements of each case.
About you
* Legal degree/qualification or equivalent experience is desirable
* Background in and experience with contracts, ideally in publishing
* Ability to review, understand impact of and draft sound legal clauses and text
* Proven ability to exercise professional judgement in advising decisions
* Excellent communication skills, evidenced by use of technology
* Knowledge of STEM publishing desirable but not required
* Collaborative working style
* Tenacity and drive for results
* Highly organised with excellent planning skills
* Team-oriented and collaborative
* Commitment to continuous improvement
Note: If you don’t meet every criterion but demonstrate most of the skills and enthusiasm, we encourage you to apply.
IOP Publishing supports flexible working; consider applicants from farther afield who can travel to Bristol as needed.
Who we are
IOP Publishing is a society-owned publisher and the publishing arm of the Institute of Physics. 100% of our profit goes towards public and scientific good.
Why work with us
Purpose: We are a world leader in electronic publishing for the scientific community, aiming to maximise the impact of the research we publish.
Culture: International with offices in Europe, Asia and the US; professional, collaborative and authentic.
Financial Benefits: Competitive salary starting from £30,000 (Band B) depending on experience, pension up to 12% company contribution, discretionary annual bonus, £200 probation completion payment, and other benefits.
Health and Wellbeing: 33+ days holiday (including bank holidays), 35-hour week, life assurance, cycle to work, dental and health care plans, and an inclusive working environment in Bristol.
Flexibility: Flexible hybrid working; may travel to Bristol about once per month; travel costs incurred by employee.
To apply, please submit your CV through our careers site.
IOP Publishing is an equal opportunity employer; we promote DE&I and welcome applicants from under-represented backgrounds. We can provide recruitment and workplace adjustments as needed.
Please note: we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for candidates. If you already have the right to work in the UK, please apply.
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