Commercial Contracts Counsel

Experian

10d•Remote

About The Position

Experian is seeking an experienced Contracts Counsel based in Costa Rica to support its U.S. business. The role independently drafts, reviews, and manages commercial agreements in partnership with U.S.-based Legal, Sales, Finance, Information Security, and other business teams. The successful candidate brings experience working with U.S.-based companies and partners, knowledge of U.S. commercial contracting practices, and the ability to manage contracts from initial review through negotiation and execution.

Requirements

Licenciatura en Derecho from a recognized Costa Rican university and current good standing with the Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Costa Rica.
At least 3 years of experience reviewing, redlining, and negotiating agreements; the posting specifies 3–5 or more years.
At least 1 year of experience supporting U.S.-based organizations and partners and negotiating contracts governed by U.S. law.
At least 3 years of experience with contractual concepts including liability, indemnification, warranties, termination, and data security.
Experience negotiating agreements involving data and AI use cases.
Maintain all professional credentials required to practice law in Costa Rica.
Ability to travel occasionally to the U.S. for team meetings or contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

Partner with U.S.-based Commercial Contracts and Legal teams and business partners to facilitate contract review, negotiation, approval, and execution.
Balance risks and opportunities to reach mutually acceptable agreements.
Provide clear, practical, business-oriented guidance on contract terms, contractual obligations, and associated risks.
Advise team members on contracting policies, approval requirements, contract templates, negotiation positions, and escalation procedures.
Ensure agreements comply with company policies, contracting standards, approval requirements, and established legal and commercial plans.
Support contract lifecycle management, including intake, approvals, execution, repository management, renewal and expiration tracking, and accurate contract records.
Use legal technology and approved AI-enabled tools, including AI-assisted contract review tools, to improve contracting efficiency and quality while exercising appropriate judgment.
Support other commercial contracts and legal projects as assigned.