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Senior Contracts Counsel

AT Experian
Experian

Senior Contracts Counsel

Schaumburg, IL / Remote

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.

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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. This 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.

Client-provided location(s): Schaumburg, IL, USA
Job ID: Experian-744000046959885
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Paid Vacation
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program