Sr Legal Specialist

Senior Legal Specialist – JMP

JMP, a subsidiary of SAS, is committed to empowering scientists and engineers via our world-class family of statistical software products. For over 35 years, JMP has enabled customers to speed new drugs to market, to design better products and processes, and to figure out how to restore ecosystems. Advancements are made when brilliant people use JMP statistical discovery software to see what they’ve not seen before. If you are a problem solver, a connector, and someone who enjoys helping others, then you might just be the next person to join this dynamic, growing, and global team.

About the job

JMP is looking for a highly motivated Senior Legal Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our team.  This role is a key member of the Legal team with responsibility to assist with JMP’s procurement process, including review and negotiation of vendor contracts and documentation, as well as various other matters.  This role will work with individuals across the business to support JMP’s mission and growth. The position can be remote in the UK or hybrid to London or Marlow. 

As Senior Legal Specialist for JMP, you will provide legal assistance to attorneys. Your work will be performed under the general supervision of an attorney.  You will assist with various legal services and maintain a workload in matters that include, but are not limited to, contract management and negotiation of software licenses, as well as agreements for marketing campaigns and market research, hotels and other venues, restaurants, catering, AV, photographers and videographers, promotional goods, consulting and translation services and other procurement activities.  The candidate will assist with refining JMP’s procure-to-pay process and workflows to increase efficiencies while also managing risk.  The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in contract review and negotiation as well as the various related compliance concerns and bring an interest and passion for building legal systems and processes needed for JMP’s future success in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Legal Specialist, you will:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for various legal/procurement requests and lead negotiation of vendor contracts with moderate to high levels of complexity, working under minimal supervision and following established procedures.
• Communicate and work with company employees and affiliates to provide support on behalf of JMP Legal in the area or areas of subject-matter expertise and provide information in accordance with departmental policies.
• Analyse business processes, scenarios and issues presented by company employees in the areas of subject-matter expertise; perform qualitative decision making with respect to such business processes, scenarios and issues; and escalate issues to supervising attorney as appropriate.
• Prepare precise, clearly written documents within the area of subject-matter expertise, or as otherwise requested by the supervising attorney.
• Read, interpret and research various legal issues; maintain an understanding of the laws and regulations specific to the areas of subject-matter expertise. Write research or other memoranda and communicate results of legal research to others within JMP Legal.
• Communicate with internal clients, vendors and other third parties, as appropriate, to fulfil subject-matter responsibilities.
• Monitor automated and manual processes to ensure proper handling of legal risks.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of current company policies, practices and structure.
• Assist attorneys in the development of company policies.
• Educate attorneys, other paralegals, support staff and/or other company employees regarding aspects of law, routine legal tasks, and/or implementation of solutions to legal issues.
• Involve attorneys and/or other legal professionals when necessary.
• Utilize and maintain departmental databases related to area of subject-matter expertise.
• Action other projects and duties as assigned.
• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in contract review and negotiation. 
• Bachelor’s degree required. NALP certificate or an equivalent UK-recognized qualification required.
• Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercise excellent judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel. Always work with a supervising attorney on any matters associated with the practice of law.
• Having wide-ranging experience, use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications

Additional competencies, knowledge and skills

• Ability to establish an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the international market, cultural, technological, political, and legal factors that impact individual and work group priorities and results; ability to leverage own understanding of the organization’s global strategy, global business trends, and regional differences to enhance individual and work group results.
• Achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; ability to keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; ability to leverage expert knowledge to accomplish results.
• Advanced ability to identify legal, business, financial, and operational issues.
• Superior ability to apply prescribed business and legal parameters to differing factual settings.
• Superior ability to clearly express legal, organizational, and business concepts orally and in writing.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to prepare complex legal documents and forms.
• Superior organizational, verbal and interpersonal skills, including education/training skills.
• Ability to independently manage a heavy and complex workload.
• Ability to manage assigned projects independently and work with minimal direction and supervision.

You are welcome here.

At SAS and JMP, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. 

Additional Information:

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