Corporate Counsel

Company Description

Experian is looking for a team-oriented attorney with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience for an in-house legal position to provide legal support for its North American businesses.

About us, but we’ll be brief

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.

This position will primarily provide transactional, corporate, regulatory and other legal support for the day-to-day operations of Experian North America’s Business Information Solutions and business area and general corporate functions. Experian’s Business Information Solutions business provides data and solutions to small businesses to make smarter decisions, from lending and credit risk to preventing fraud.

Responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, managing registrations, minutes and various other corporate matters for Experian’s many legal entities, advising in risk assessment and regulatory reviews for new products, and providing advice on compliance with laws, including consumer protection and data privacy laws. The successful candidate should have experience in transactional matters and financial services regulatory experience. Most importantly, the successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to learn and adapt to the requirements of the role. This position will report to a senior attorney in the North America the Law Department.

• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant legal experience in a large law firm and/or in-house setting.
• Excellent academic credentials
• The highest standards for thoroughness and diligence in handling legal matters
• Experience in handling matters for financial services, privacy, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries
• Ability to work with little supervision, check ego at the door, and be an active member of a congenial legal team and work well with non-legal professionals
• Ability to understand complex business issues, develop practical, problem-solving strategies and effectively communicate in a positive manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• License to practice law in relevant jurisdictions

Perks

• Flexible future of work arrangements. Most employees are currently working remotely.
• Four weeks of vacation to start, five sick days and two volunteer days (plus eleven paid holidays)
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package, with a competitive bonus

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.

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. This position is also eligible for a variable pay opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off including paid parental and family care leave, an employee stock purchase plan and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We’re passionate about unlocking the power of data to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped people and economies flourish – and we’re not done.

We take our people’s agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, flexible working, development, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering, making an impact... the list goes on. See our DEI work in action!

The power of YOU. We are building a culture where everyone is comfortable bringing their whole self to work. A place where we not only respect our differences and values but celebrate them in a positive and supportive environment.

Find out what is like to work for Experian and discover the Unexpected!