Legal Counsel- Hybrid

Company Description

At Experian we are looking to establish a new department of Legal Counsel reporting into the Legal Function. Experian has a wide range of products and services that it provides to numerous corporate customers across several industry verticals including financial services, banking, pensions, retail, travel, utilities, telecoms and many more.

This position is responsible for drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial agreements, strategic projects and new product launches. The role is responsible for working at all levels of the organisation to resolve a broad range of commercial and regulatory issues in ways that are practical, commercially focused and future thinking. Data, tech, fintech, AI and associated technologies are key subject matters in this role. The position will also deal with other matters sent to the legal team including IP, regulatory issues, M&A, corporate office, HR etc and advise on the impact of new legislation on current and future products and solutions (e.g consumer data right).

Job Description

What you'll be doing

• Drafting and negotiating data and technology related commercial agreements including:
• Data and/or software licensing, maintenance and support, consulting and/or professional services agreements
• Master services/Framework Agreements
• Partner agreements – contracts with resellers, referrers and other intermediaries
• Various other commercial agreements that may arise with clients (and occasionally suppliers or group companies)
• Assisting product and legal teams to prepare new contract templates for new products and propositions along with product special terms and conditions.
• Working with legal teams to help make changes to standard terms and conditions.
• Ensuring that deals are consistent with Experian policies as set out in the Legal "play book" and any exceptions are escalated for approval at the appropriate level
• Working with legal department helping to reinforce policies and procedures
• Supporting and providing advice the practical implementation of contracts into contract automation/review systems/processes.
• Assist with strategic projects, M&A activities, joint ventures, marketing campaigns and new product launches.
• Support regulatory engagement and provide legal input into the risk assessment and compliance functions.
• Deliver relevant training to business units.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of well-prepared precedents and implement legal technology to manage and deliver efficient legal service.

Qualifications

More about you

• Experience of drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts ideally including data and technology related agreements.
• These roles are suitable for people with or without a legal qualification as you will be working alongside qualified lawyers.
• As this is a new department with Experian ANZ, we are looking for people with varying levels of experience.
• Admitted to practice as a legal practitioner, holding a current practicing certificate.
• 3+ years post admission experience, either in-house or private practice.

Additional Information

The Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of Experian's Data and the Data our clients have entrusted to Experian is of critical importance. Security will be an integral part of every position at Experian and will be considered in all aspects of your employment. Your responsibility for maintaining and supporting security, is implicit in your role and daily duties at Experian.

It is your responsibility to take necessary due care to properly maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of corporate information and protect it from unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction and never knowingly to put Experian's information or information processes at unnecessary risk

Our uniqueness is that we truly value yours.

Experian Asia Pacific's culture, people, flexibility and environments are key differentiators. We take our people and equal opportunity agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. We're an award winning organisation due to our strong people focus (Great Place To Work, Top Employer and Employer of Choice).

Experian Asia Pacific leverages cutting edge data science, inclusion and start-up mindsets to build tomorrow's credit solutions. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices. As is our diverse workforce, which drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together

Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here