Licensing Operations Specialist

Spencer Fane LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Fane LLP is seeking a Licensing Specialist to coordinate and administer licensing activities in support of legal and business functions. The role involves reviewing agreements, maintaining records, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in contract management and licensing, along with proficiency in CLM systems and Excel. This position is critical for timely execution and alignment in licensing transactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience supporting licensing and contracts administration.
• Experience working with commercial agreements and royalty-based structures.
• Proficient use of document management tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate licensing activities across transaction lifecycles.
• Review agreements to extract key terms and financial provisions.
• Generate reports and maintain accurate licensing records.

Skills

Contract management

Licensing support

Communication

Data management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/legal discipline

Tools

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems

Excel

Job description

Spencer Fane LLP is seeking a Licensing Specialist to coordinate and administer licensing activities in support of legal and business functions. The role involves reviewing agreements, maintaining records, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in contract management and licensing, along with proficiency in CLM systems and Excel. This position is critical for timely execution and alignment in licensing transactions.