Senior Legal Specialist (JMP)

Location: Remote in the UK or hybrid in London or Marlow; proof of right to work in the UK required.

Company

hirify.global, a subsidiary of SAS, develops statistical discovery software that helps scientists and engineers accelerate drug development, improve products and processes, and restore ecosystems.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary contact for legal and procurement requests and lead negotiations for moderately to highly complex vendor contracts.
• Review and negotiate software licenses and agreements for marketing, market research, venues, catering, audiovisual services, promotional goods, consulting, translation, and other procurement activities.
• Analyze business processes and legal issues, make qualitative decisions, manage risk, and escalate matters to supervising attorneys when appropriate.
• Prepare legal documents, memoranda, research, policies, and guidance for attorneys, employees, vendors, and other third parties.
• Monitor legal-risk processes, maintain departmental databases, and assist with improving procure-to-pay workflows and efficiency.
• Educate attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and employees on legal tasks and implementation of legal solutions.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in contract review and negotiation.
• Bachelor’s degree and an NALP certificate or equivalent UK-recognized qualification.
• Proof of the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to evaluate complex issues and variable factors, select appropriate methods and criteria, and exercise excellent judgment.
• Ability to determine methods and procedures for new assignments, coordinate activities of other personnel, and work with a supervising attorney on matters associated with the practice of law.
• Wide-ranging experience applying professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues creatively and effectively.
• Ability to establish action plans, set priorities and timelines, manage a heavy and complex workload, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Awareness of international market, cultural, technological, political, and legal factors, including global business trends and regional differences.
• Advanced ability to identify legal, business, financial, and operational issues; prepare complex legal documents; and communicate legal, organizational, and business concepts clearly in writing and verbally.
• Superior organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and education or training skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work is available in the UK, with hybrid work available in London or Marlow.
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and global environment.
• Values include curiosity, passion, authenticity, accountability, inclusion, and respect for diverse talents.