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Commercial Counsel

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1996H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

33 days ago

Salary

$115.7K - $208.3K / year

Professional Certificate4 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Serve as a negotiator and business partner, creating solutions that meet both Experian's 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 non‑standard 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.

Job Requirements

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.

Benefits

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.