Associate Contracts Counsel

HireRight•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

HireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider, bringing clarity and confidence to vetting and hiring decisions through integrated, tailored solutions. They are PBSA accredited and based in Nashville, TN, with regional centers across 200 countries and territories. The company is seeking an experienced professional to join its Contracts team to provide support drafting and negotiating various standard and non-standard commercial agreements with HireRight’s customers, vendors, and strategic partners. This individual will work on a variety of matters in support of the organization’s North American and expanding global business.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to a state bar and in good standing
4 or more years of relevant commercial contracting experience
Experience in the background screening industry and/or other regulated industry
Working knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Experience in handling complex contract drafting, reviews, and negotiation
Strong communication skills and team work ethic
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, and under pressure in handling multiple competing tasks simultaneously
Sound business judgment and keen attention to detail

Responsibilities

Negotiate, draft, review, and finalize a range of commercial agreements, including services agreements, supplier agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, and license and subscription agreements
Address legal risk issues that stem from commercial agreements, including indemnification, liability limitation, privacy, data protection, and information security
Respond to inquiries regarding contract interpretation and compliance with internal company policies and procedures
As appropriate, coordinate with the Compliance Department for matters regarding compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Coordinate internal review by all affected stakeholders and obtain internal and external signatures in accordance with the company’s approval and execution procedures
Collaborate with a diverse and dispersed team
Review Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and similar documents, and assist in providing responses
Develop, maintain, and enforce contract templates and support the overall administration, tracking, and analysis of contracting activity and compliance
Research and resolve contract disputes and problem resolution
Provide ad-hoc support to the business team as and when required