Associate Commercial Counsel - Remote

Experian • Madison, MS

7h • Remote

About The Position

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. They help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using their unique combination of data, analytics and software. Experian also assists millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money. They operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), they have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries, with corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. Experian is seeking an attorney to join a team supporting its high-growth Marketing Services division. The ideal candidate will have an affinity for learning, both as a lawyer and a business professional, and experience working with complex agreements for clients in various industries and the public sector, including health, financial services, and AdTech. This role involves negotiating contracts directly with Experian's business clients for a variety of products and services, such as marketing data services, SaaS, licensed software, consulting, professional services, and analytics. 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.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school; admission to the bar of any state.
• 2-5+ years of legal experience as member of an agency or in-house legal department or contracts department.
• Experience disseminating legal information 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.
• Have 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 that 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 help bring transactions to successful 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 your judgment to quickly to facilitate deal execution while minimizing risk to Experian's interests

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees