Intellectual Property Specialist at Springer Nature Group

Experience: Entry-level

Education: Bachelors

Job-type: Full Time

Location: South Africa

Field: Developer

We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869

Our mission is to be part of progress by enabling millions of researchers, educators, learners and health professionals to everyday access, trust and make sense of the latest insights and discoveries.

Job overview 

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining copyright compliance, intellectual property (IP) rights and permissions across the publishing business. A thorough understanding of copyright compliance within a publishing environment is a key requirement for this role.

Requirements

  • A degree in publishing, copyright, or other relevant field
  • Minimum of 4 years of work experience, with at least two years in a relevant field
  • Knowledge of risk and compliance processes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong research skills
  • Detail oriented; able to work with a high level of organisation and accuracy
  • Sound numeracy skills
  • An aptitude for detailed contract work
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure
  • Sound knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with database systems is an advantage
  • A collaborative, proactive, and solutions-driven approach

Responsibilities

  • Manage contracts, rights, permissions, and licensing processes through workflows
  • Conduct IP and risk assessments and provide compliance recommendations
  • Review and manage third-party content to ensure full copyright clearance
  • Liaise with external rights holders and suppliers to obtain permissions and maintain accurate records
  • Support audits and legacy rights projects
  • Provide training and mentorship on copyright and IP processes
  • Promote compliance and best practice in line with company policies and procedures
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of IP workflows and documentation

Method of Application

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