Associate Commercial Counsel

Experian

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Experian is looking for an attorney to join a team supporting Experian's high-growth Marketing Services division. This role requires a passion for learning, both as a lawyer and a business professional. The ideal candidate will have experience with complex agreements for clients across various industries and the public sector, including health, financial services, and AdTech. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts directly with Experian's business clients for a range of products and services such as marketing data services, SaaS, licensed software, consulting, professional services, and analytics. Agreements may encompass professional services agreements, RFPs, RFQs, NDAs, evaluation agreements, standard terms and conditions, service level agreements, and master services agreements.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school; admission to the bar of any state.
2-5+ years of legal experience as a member of an agency or in-house legal department or contracts department.
Experience disseminating legal information to non-legal professionals in a clear way.
Direct experience negotiating critical contract terms, such as Limitations of Liability, Indemnification, Warranties, Termination and 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.
Familiarity with state and federal privacy laws, including the FCRA, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPPA.

Responsibilities

Find creative solutions that meet both parties' compliance needs and ensure contracts comply with Experian policies and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with subject matter experts in multiple roles, including information security, internal and regulatory compliance, sales, product marketing, corporate legal, and finance to facilitate successful transaction completion.
Assist sales teams with ongoing 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 judgment to quickly facilitate deal execution while minimizing risk to Experian's interests.