Senior Contracts Counsel

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest 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), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

Job description

Experian is looking for an experienced attorney with several years of experience working with complex agreements for clients to become part of a team building the Experian Employer Services division that is high-growth. You is your chance to negotiate contracts directly with Experian's business clients, requiring in-depth work with and understanding of agreements for a variety of products and services, with an emphasis on employer services, including verifications, unemployment claims, and tax credits and incentives. The agreements are varied and may include professional services agreements, RFPs, RFQs, NDAs, evaluation agreements, standard terms and conditions, remediation amendments, service level agreements, and master services agreements. As a Sr. Contracts Counsel, you will report to the Commercial Contracts Counsel Director for FSD.

What you'll do

• Negotiate creative solutions that meet Experian's and client's needs while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with partners across legal, compliance, finance, sales, and product teams to complete transactions.
• Enforce contracting policies and manage approvals for non-standard terms and pricing.
• Assist sales teams with ongoing contract administration and advise management on risks.
• Provide training to sales and other departments on contract issues and negotiation strategies.
• Facilitate deal execution while minimizing risk to Experian.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school; bar admission in any state.
• 4+ years of experience, ideally in-house or in a contracts department.
• Comfortable working in a large, sales-driven environment with business, technical teams, and executive leadership.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, including leading client negotiations.
• Direct experience negotiating key contract terms: Liability, Indemnification, Warranties, Termination, Data Security.
• Familiar with aligning contract terms to revenue recognition and accounting rules for software and custom development projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel (complex spreadsheets), PowerPoint, DocuSign, and Adobe (PDFs, Adobe Sign).

Here is what will make us call you:

• Have direct experience creating contract records in Salesforce, Salesforce reporting, and document approvals and deviations within Salesforce.
• Have familiarity with state and federal privacy laws, including the FCRA, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPPA.

Not required, but will definitely give you an edge:

• CIPP certification

Qualifications

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; admission to the bar of any state.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k match up to 4% of 100% of your salary
• 20% app bonus target
• Remote work environment #li-remote

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.