Associate Commercial Counsel

Summary

Join Experian's high-growth FSD division as an Associate Corporate Counsel! This role offers a remote or in-office option and focuses on drafting, negotiating, and managing complex agreements for clients across various sectors. You will collaborate with internal teams and clients, ensuring contracts align with Experian's policies and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, experience with diverse agreement types, and a passion for client service. This position reports to the Sr. Commercial Contracts Manager and offers a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school; admission to the bar of any state
• 2+ years of experience as a member of the in-house legal department or contracts department
• High level of comfort in a large business environment supporting a sales-focused 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

Responsibilities

• Find creative solutions that meet both Experian's and its clients' business and compliance needs and ensure that contracts comply with Experian policies, business practices, and regulatory requirements
• 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
• Maintain and enforce compliance with contracting policies, which will involve obtaining and documenting approvals for non-standard terms and pricing
• Assist sales teams with ongoing remediation and administration of client contracts
• Advise management on contractual terms and risks
• Provide training to sales and other departments on contract issues and negotiation strategies
• Use your judgment quickly to facilitate deal execution while minimizing risk to Experian's interests

Benefits

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