Senior Licensing Specialist

Overview

We are looking for a candidate who wants to use their licensing experience at one of the world's biggest tech companies. More than 50 years ago, Esri was founded to help solve some of the world’s most difficult problems. Our licensing team is a vital part of the organization, constantly evolving to meet its technology and business needs. Esri is a phenomenal company to work for and we are excited to grow the team to help build the world’s most advanced geospatial and GIS technology.

The licensing team is a strategic and integral part of our Product Management Division and works with senior leadership to license technology and content for our 100+ products and services, including frequent collaboration with our CTOs, product managers, and global R&D Center teams. We are looking for a strategic thinker, problem solver, and self-directed individual to work with team members and help define business and licensing requirements to support Esri’s mission and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with software development and product management to solidify overall strategy, including cost analysis, risk assessments, and opportunities to drive results for inbound licensing and services agreements
• Collaborate on requirements gathering, prioritizing needs, identifying potential risks, and understanding business workflows
• Lead licensing and services negotiations; draft moderate to complex, non-routine business contractual items; and manage each step of the contracting process working with internal teams to overcome roadblocks and keep the process progressing to completion
• Review third party proposals and identify risks and unfavorable business and/or legal terms
• Act as a focal point of contact to provide business guidance, analysis, and risk assessment to Esri teams
• Interact extensively with Esri attorneys and company executives to drive winning strategies and results

Requirements

• 5+ years of working experience in software/IP licensing, outsourcing/vetting, and contract management
• Familiarity with IP licensing, legal language, and business terms
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to use independent judgment and creativity to problem solve
• Strong fiduciary skills
• Ability to travel on occasion
• Bachelor's or master's in business, computer science, GIS, or related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of GIS

About Esri

Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.

Carefully managed growth and zero debt give Esri stability that is uncommon in today's volatile business world. Privately held, we offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and much more.

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email humanresources@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.