Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LexisNexis Risk Solutions is an essential partner in the assessment of risk, and they are seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel. This role involves supporting the Business Services and Government business units by assisting with legal review and day-to-day business matters across commercial, regulatory, and product areas.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and help negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, reseller, and services agreements, with guidance from senior counsel as needed
- Assist with maintaining contract templates, playbooks, and clause libraries to support efficient and consistent legal review
- Support the sales and business teams by helping review legal requests, preparing agreement summaries, and assisting with contract execution workflows
- Conduct legal research and issue spotting on regulatory, privacy, and product-related questions, and help prepare practical guidance for internal stakeholders
- Work with cross-functional teams to support alignment of commercial terms with legal standards and business needs
- Assist with legal support for product launches, compliance initiatives, and other business projects by gathering information, reviewing materials, and coordinating with internal stakeholders
- Help support legal operations and risk management processes, including tracking requests, organizing documentation, and assisting with team training or contract management efforts
- Respond to day-to-day legal and contract-related questions from internal teams, escalating more complex issues when appropriate
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline legal workflows and improve team resources
- Support departmental efficiency by assisting with administrative and reporting processes
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- J.D. or equivalent law degree required; licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 1–3 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, clerkship, or corporate legal department, with exposure to commercial contracts or general business matters preferred
- Strong legal drafting, research, and issue-spotting skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and practically with business stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, stay organized, and work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Interest in developing broad-based in-house legal experience across commercial, product, compliance, and operational matters
Benefits
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage through a multi-carrier program.
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan.
- Wellbeing Support: Wellness platform with incentives, a Headspace app subscription, employee assistance resources, and time-off programs.
- Insurance Coverage: Short- and long-term disability, life and accidental death insurance, critical illness coverage, and hospital indemnity benefits.
- Family Benefits: Bonding and family care leave, as well as adoption and surrogacy support.
- Flexible Spending Options: Health savings, healthcare, dependent care, and commuter spending accounts.
- In addition to annual paid time off, we offer up to two paid days each year to participate in Employee Resource Groups and volunteer with a charity of your choice.
- This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
Company Overview
LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides information to assist customers in industry and government in assessing, predicting, and managing risk. It is a sub-organization of ChoicePoint. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://risk.lexisnexis.com.