Copy of Associate Commercial Counsel

Job description

Experian is looking for an attorney to join the team building the new highgrowth FSD division. Our new team member may work remotely or if desired in a local Experian office and has experience with learning both as a lawyer and more as a business professional.

You have experience drafting negotiating remediating and building complex agreements for clients in employer services or multiple industries and public sectors including telecom financial services FinTech and technology. You have your chance to negotiate contracts directly with Experians business clients requiring indepth work with and understanding of agreements for multiple products and services including employer services SaaS licensed software consulting and professional services. The agreements are varied and may include professional services agreements RFPs RFQs NDAs evaluation agreements standard terms and conditions service level agreements and master services agreements. The right attorney for this position values customer service and sincerely wants to help. Our new team member may work remotely or if desired in a local Experian office and has a passion for learning both as a lawyer and more as a business professional. As an Associate Corporate Counsel you will report to the Sr. Commercial Contracts Manager.

What youll do

• As a negotiator and partner you will find creative solutions that meet both Experians and its clients business and compliance needs and ensure that contracts comply with Experian policies business practices and regulatory requirements.
• We ask that you coordinate with multiple partners and subject matter experts in multiple roles including information security internal and regulatory compliance sales product marketing corporate legal and finance to help complete transactions within the required (and oftentimes) time frame.
• You will also maintain and enforce compliance with contracting policies which will involve obtaining and documenting approvals for nonstandard terms and pricing assisting sales teams with ongoing remediation and administration of client contracts advising management on contractual terms and risks and providing training to sales and other departments on contract issues and negotiation strategies.
• Use your judgment quickly to facilitate deal execution while minimizing risk to Experians interests.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; admission to the bar of any state.
• 2 years of experience as a member of the inhouse legal department or contracts department.
• High level of comfort in a large business environment supporting a salesfocused organization working directly with business and technical colleagues and executive leadership to provide succinct advice regarding contract terms and business practices.
• Excellent contract drafting skills and contract negotiation understanding how to balance main risks and opportunities to reach a mutually acceptable agreement while maintaining professional decorum and encouraging internal and external relationships including leading calls with clients during contract negotiations.
• Direct experience negotiating critical contract terms such as Limitations of Liability Indemnification Warranties Termination Data Security
• Experience aligning contract terms to meet revenue recognition requirements and accounting rules for multiple types of services including software and custom development projects.
• Excellent and advanced Microsoft Word skills prior experience using Microsoft Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and PowerPoint and proficiency with Adobe products (PDFs and Adobe Sign).
• Demonstrated interest in desire to use and embrace multiple technology platforms.

Benefits

• Health Dental Vision Benefits
• APP Bonus Target
• Remote Work Environment #liremote
• Stock Purchase Program at 15% discount
• 3 weeks off PTO 5 days off sick days 2 days VTO

Additional Information :

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experians culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI work/life balance development authenticity collaboration wellness reward & recognition volunteering... the list goes on. Experians people first approach is awardwinning; Worlds Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25) Great Place To Work in 24 countries and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experians DNA and practices and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work irrespective of their gender ethnicity religion colour sexuality physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime