Job Description

Experian is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Public Sector team. The ideal candidate has several years of experience working with complex government agreements. The position will provide you the opportunity to negotiate contracts directly with Experian’s public sector clients, requiring in-depth work with and understanding of agreements for a variety of products and services. The agreements are varied and may include SaaS, licensed software, consulting, professional services, analytics, NDAs, evaluation agreements, teaming agreements, standard terms and conditions, service level agreements, and master services agreements.  The right attorney for this position is entrepreneurial, values customer service, sincerely wants to help where needed, and truly enjoys working directly with government agencies, partners and salespeople at all levels.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

·         As a front-line negotiator, 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

·         This position requires coordination with various stakeholders and subject matter experts in various roles, including information security, internal and regulatory compliance, sales, product marketing, corporate legal, and finance to help drive transactions to successful completion within the required (and oftentimes aggressive) time frame

·         You will also maintain and enforce contracting policies, which will involve obtaining and documenting approvals for non-standard terms and pricing, assisting sales teams with on-going 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 in order to facilitate deal execution while minimizing risk to Experian’s interests

·         Keep current on Federal and State contracting and subcontracting compliance requirements

Qualifications

·         5-7 years of experience with government contracts law, Federal Acquisition Regulation and procurement statutes; working knowledge/exposure of state procurement law a plus

·         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 in order to provide succinct, results-oriented advice in connection with contract terms and business policies/practices

·         Ability to effectively support numerous contracting requests simultaneously with diverse needs and changing priorities

·         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

·         Significant experience negotiating critical contract terms, such as Limitations of Liability, Indemnification, Warranties, Termination, Data Security, Data Ownership and Confidentiality

·         Ability to communicate substantive content via email in an impactful and concise manner, confident decision-making abilities, and a willingness to exercise appropriate levels of discretion in order to enable business outcomes

·         Familiarity with FCRA and GLB; HIPPA is desirable

·         Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet competing priorities and/or deadlines; strong organizational and communication skills (both written and oral)

·         Excellent and advanced Microsoft Word skills; proficient in Adobe products, Excel, and PowerPoint; Salesforce.com experience preferred

Additional Information

PERKS

·Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

· Flexible work schedule

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and it ensures that we live what we believe.