Commercial Counsel

You will negotiate customer contracts that meet both Experian's and its clients' business, compliance, and regulatory needs. You will partner with Information Security, Compliance, Sales, Product Marketing, Corporate Legal, and Finance to bring deals to signature on tight timelines. You will also maintain contracting policies and guide teams on contract terms and risks. As a front-line negotiator and business partner, you will develop practical contract solutions that align business objectives with legal and commercial requirements. You will lead high-value negotiations, strengthen contract governance, advise senior leaders on contracting risks and opportunities, and mentor team members across contracting processes. You'll have opportunity to: • Oversee contracting strategy and align contracting activities with business objectives and legal requirements. • Lead complex negotiations for high-value agreements with significant legal or commercial implications. • Develop contract solutions that balance business opportunities with effective risk management. • Establish contract governance, review, administration, and documentation standards that promote consistency and compliance. • Advise senior leaders on contracting risks and opportunities while strengthening contracting capability across the team. Location At Experian, we believe great work happens when people come together. We're focused on attracting talent in and around our designated hub locations who are open to collaborating with colleagues in person. Aligning employees to these talent markets helps foster collaboration, strengthen team connections, and support long-term career growth within Experian. You will report to the Senior Contracts Manager, and reside in or near one of our collaboration hubs: Costa Mesa, CA; Austin, TX; Franklin, TN; Schaumberg, IL; Boston, MA. Qualifications • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school • Admitted to the bar of any U.S. state • 5+ years of legal experience, with in-house legal or contracts department experience preferred • Experience supporting a sales-focused organization, working directly with business, technical, and executive stakeholders • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including leading client negotiation calls • Experience negotiating key contract terms such as Limitations of Liability, Indemnification, Warranties, Termination, Data Security, and Confidentiality • Experience aligning contract terms to revenue recognition and accounting requirements for software and custom development services • Reside in, or near the designated Collaboration Hub(s) for this role. 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: https://myexperianbenefits.com/ 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. #LI-Hybrid