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Senior Legal Counsel (Buenos Aires, AR, B1605DII) @ SAP

Buenos Aires, AR, B1605DIIOnsiteFull-time
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<p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">We help the world run better</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><br>At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we&apos;ll bring out the best in you. We&apos;re builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what&apos;s next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You&apos;ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What&apos;s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join the Tech Law Legal team who enjoys working independently but collaboratively in a team environment within a fast-paced legal department and dynamic company. We would like you to have at least 3-5 years of large law firm or in-house experience, with a wide scope of responsibilities.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u>Responsibilities include:</u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Creation and negotiation of supplier contracts.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Supporting the marketing and communications teams with events and review of press releases, marketing materials and other matters.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Guiding the business on all relevant legal matters.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You will act as a prime contact for the relevant business teams and provide legal advice and counseling on a wide variety of matters, including intellectual property, licensing, contracting, and data protection &amp; privacy matters. You will need to demonstrate the ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements, and work with business, procurement, operations and finance teams as their steward and trusted advisor. The ability to virtually work in a global organization is critical.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u>Expectations and tasks:</u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Provide legal support for marketing and procurement functions on a wide variety of matters, including events, sponsorships and vendor agreement creation and negotiation, together with a team of legal experts.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Continuous improvement of contract templates and contracting processes.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Provide legal guidance on all other aspects of IT law.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Driving legal issues across a cross-functional and cross-departmental environment and following projects throughout their lifecycle.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• The successful candidate will work closely with other practice areas.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Drive standardization, simplification and scale for all legal matters owned by that role.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Drive knowledge sharing across the team and across SAP’s Legal organization.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u>Education and skills:</u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Must have a university degree in law and be admitted to a bar or authorize to practice law in the local country.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Experience and expertise in negotiating key terms for supplier or marketing agreements, such as data protection, warranty, limitation of liability, indemnification, confidentiality and IP terms.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and highly team-oriented.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Being well organized, with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters. Business judgement and strategic thinking being a plus.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Superior English language written and oral communication skills required.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Should be a good business advisor concerned with deal particulars as well as general company processes.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Provide senior legal services.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u>Work Experience:</u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• 3-5 years of appropriate legal experience</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">• Experience in IT Law and the Cloud (software-as-a-service) sector is strongly preferred.</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Location Buena Aires, Argentina</span></p> <p style="margin:6.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:130%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'72 Brand', sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin-top:8.0px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Bring out your best</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><br>SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best. <br><br></span><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">We win with inclusion</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><br>SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.<br><br>SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: [email protected].<br><br>For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://one.int.sap/me@sap/jobs_and_hiring/employee_referral/region/0000/lang/en">SAP Employee Referral Program</a><span style="color:black">, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.<br><br>Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.<br><br></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">AI Usage in the Recruitment Process</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://jobs.sap.com/content/Ethical_usage_of_AI_in_the_recruiting_process/?locale=en_US">Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process</a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">. </span></p> <p style="margin-top:8.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><br><br>Requisition ID: 454846 | Work Area: Legal | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid<br><br><br></span></span></p>

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