Associate Commercial Counsel - Costa Mesa, United States - Experian

Experian
Experian
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Costa Mesa, United States

1 month ago

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Company Description

Experian is the world's leading global information services company, unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses and society.

We are thrilled to share that
FORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for.

In addition, for the last five years we've been named in the
100 "World's Most Innovative Companies" by Forbes Magazine.


Discover the Unexpected - Our 22k amazing employees in 30+ countries believe the possibilities for you, and the world, are growing.

We're investing in the future, through new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow.

To do this we employ 'big-thinkers' and 'can-doers' that share our purpose #uniquelyexperian


Experian is seeking an attorney to become part of a team building the new Experian Data Quality division that is high-growth and entrepreneurial.

Our new team member may work remotely or if desired in a local Experian office and has a passion for learning, both as a lawyer and more generally as a business professional.


What you'll be doing:


  • As a frontline negotiator and business partner, you will find creative solutions that meet both Experian's and its clients' business and compliance needs and ensure that contracts comply with Experian policies and business practices, and regulatory requirements.
  • You will also maintain and enforce contracting policies, which will involve obtaining and documenting approvals for nonstandard terms and pricing, assisting sales teams with ongoing administration of client contracts, advising management on contractual terms and risks, and providing training to sales and other departments on contract issues and negotiation strategies.
  • Using your judgment and discretion to make sound decisions quickly to facilitate deal execution while minimizing risk to Experian's interests.

Qualifications What your background looks like**:

  • JD from an accredited law school; admission to the bar of any state.
  • 25+ years of legal experience, preferably as member of inhouse legal department or contracts department.
  • High level of comfort in a large, complex business environment in support of a salesfocused organization, interacting directly with business and technical colleagues and executive leadership to provide succinct, resultsoriented 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 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.
  • Excellent and advanced Microsoft Word skills, prior experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, proficiency with Adobe products (PDFs and Adobe Sign).
  • Demonstrated strong interest in, desire to use, and embrace of various technology platforms.

It would be great if you:

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

Personal qualities that make you a fit

  • Comfort with blocking out the "noise" to focus on critical tasks.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with ability to manage template agreements and revisions, including updating existing legacy contracts to bring into compliance with company policies.
  • Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and effectively support numerous sales associates with diverse needs, changing/competing priorities, and/or deadlines.

Work Location


While this position can be worked remotely from anywhere within the country, we do encourage those located near our corporate offices to apply.


Experian Office locations can be found:

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Austin, TX
  • Franklin, TN
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • Boston, MA
  • Tampa, FL

Additional Information
Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are key differentiators.

We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering..

the list goes on. Experian's strong people first approach is award winning; Great Place To Work in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Plac
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