Commercial Counsel

Experian is looking for an experienced attorney with experience working with complex agreements for sophisticated clients in a variety of industries and the public sector including adtech telecom financial services fintech and technology. The position will provide you the opportunity to negotiate contracts directly with Experians business clients requiring in-depth work with and understanding of agreements for a variety of products and services including credit and marketing data services SaaS licensed software consulting professional services and analytics as well as NDAs evaluation agreements standard terms and conditions service level agreements and master services agreements.

You will report to a Senior Commercial Contracts Manager and can work remotely or if desired in a local Experian office.

What youll be doing

• Serve as a negotiator and business partner creating solutions that meet both Experians business objectives and client compliance needs.
• Ensure all contracts align with Experian policies business practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including information security compliance (internal and regulatory) sales product marketing legal and finance to move deals to completion within tight timelines.
• Maintain and enforce contracting policies including obtaining and documenting approvals for nonstandard terms and pricing.
• Support sales teams with ongoing contract administration and issue resolution.
• Advise management on contractual terms risks and recommended negotiation positions.
• Provide training and guidance to sales and other departments on contract issues best practices and negotiation strategies.

Qualifications :

• JD from an accredited law school; admission to the bar of any state.
• 4 years of experience as member of in-house legal department or contracts department.
• High level of comfort in a large complex business environment in support of a sales-focused organization interacting directly with business and technical colleagues and executive leadership to provide succinct results-oriented advice in connection with contract terms and business policies/practices.
• Excellent contract drafting skills and ability to lead a contract negotiation understanding how to balance key risks and opportunities to reach a mutually acceptable agreement while maintaining a professional decorum and fostering strong internal and external relationships including leading calls with clients during contract negotiations.
• Direct experience negotiating critical contract terms such as Limitations of Liability Indemnification Warranties Termination Data Privacy/Security and Confidentiality.
• Experience aligning contract terms to meet revenue recognition requirements and accounting rules for various types of services including software and custom development projects.

Additional Information :

Benefits/Perks:

• 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.
• Explore all our exciting benefits here: Experian our people and culture set us apart. Were deeply committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can excel. From inclusion and authenticity to work/life balance development wellness collaboration and recognition we focus on what truly matters. Our people-first approach has earned us global recognition: Worlds Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25) Great Place To Work 2025 in 26 countries and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 among others.

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  Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills experience and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.

  Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal state and local law including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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  Remote Work :

  Yes

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Full-time