Associate Corporate Counsel – Business Services

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Associate Corporate Counsel providing strategic legal guidance for Business Services at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Engaging in negotiations and regulatory advisory within a fast-paced environment.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $104,900 - $209,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate complex B2B commercial agreements (SaaS, licensing, reseller, master services, and data privacy/security)
Create and update contract templates; provide guidance on escalations and high-priority negotiations
Support the sales team throughout the customer lifecycle, from initial engagement through contract execution
Advise on regulatory, data privacy, marketing, and competition issues impacting current and prospective products
Partner with cross-functional teams to align commercial terms with legal standards and business goals
Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and post-acquisition integration
Support international expansion initiatives and related compliance needs
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including training and contract governance processes
Manage escalations, resolve customer legal inquiries, and drive efficient solutions
Coach and mentor legal staff to support professional growth
Contribute to departmental efficiency by developing and implementing administrative and reporting measures

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. or equivalent law degree; licensed to practice law in the United States
1+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, 3 years preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationB2B agreementsdata privacyrisk mitigation strategiescontract governancemergers and acquisitionscompliancelegal supportcontract executioncommercial agreements

Soft Skills

coachingmentoringproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationguidanceadministrative efficiencycustomer supportteam alignmentprofessional growth

Certifications

J.D.licensed to practice law