Advanced Specialist, Legal Counsel/Contract Management

Pearson•Bloomington, MN

10d•Remote

About The Position

Pearson Professional Assessments is looking for an Advanced Specialist, Legal Counsel/Contract Management to join its legal team, supporting the Certiport and e-commerce businesses. In this role, you will act as a key legal partner across the organisation, working closely with internal stakeholders, external clients, vendors, and third parties to ensure contracts are structured, negotiated, and executed effectively. You will play a critical role in safeguarding Pearson’s legal interests, while enabling commercial outcomes through strong contract strategy, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal risk analysis within a commercial environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across functions
Experience working with technology-related agreements, including software or licensing contracts
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, working across legal, business, and operational teams
Solid understanding of legal compliance and corporate legal policies
Experience supporting vendor, client, and third-party contractual relationships
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including legal document formatting
Experience reviewing contracts, statements of work (SOWs), amendments, and legal correspondence

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with government contracting processes is advantageous
Juris Doctor (JD) preferred, or equivalent experience in contract management or legal support

Responsibilities

Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of agreements, including: Customer contracts, Vendor agreements, Software and technology agreements
Ensure all contracts align with legal and regulatory requirements while proactively identifying and mitigating risk
Partner with internal teams to gather key inputs and support the preparation of legal documentation
Monitor business practices to ensure ongoing compliance with contractual and legal obligations
Apply current legal developments to evolving business needs and contract structures
Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and senior legal leadership
Manage relationships with external counsel, clients, vendors, and third parties
Communicate clearly and effectively during negotiations and legal discussions
Support legal research initiatives and contribute to projects in emerging areas of law
Maintain, organise, and improve legal templates, agreements, and documentation processes