Job Description

About the Business:

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, risk.lexisnexis.com

About the Role

The Associate Corporate Counsel position provides strategic legal guidance to the Business Services and Government business units within Risk Solutions. We are seeking an experienced legal professional to join our team. In this role, you will act as a strategic partner to the business, providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice across commercial, regulatory, and product matters. You will lead negotiations for complex agreements, advise on regulatory and compliance issues, support new product development, and guide the integration of acquisitions. This position provides a unique opportunity to influence business strategy while mentoring legal staff and working across multiple business functions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

About the Team

You will be part of a collaborative global legal function that partners closely with product, sales, finance, marketing, compliance, and other stakeholders. The legal team plays a critical role in supporting the business throughout its lifecycle from product development and customer engagement to acquisitions and international expansion. Together, we enable the organization to pursue growth opportunities while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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.

Working for you:

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: 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
• In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $104,900 - $174,700. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.
Base Pay Range for CO is $104,900 - $174,700. Base Pay Range for IL is $110,100 - $183,500. Base Pay Range for Chicago, IL is $115,400 - $192,200. Base Pay Range for MD is $110,100 - $183,500. Base Pay Range for NY is $115,400 - $192,200. Base Pay Range for New York City is $125,900 - $209,700. Base Pay Range for Rochester, NY is $104,900 - $174,700. Base Pay Range for OH is $99,700 - $166,000. Base Pay Range for NJ is $118,349- $189,051.
This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
Application deadline is 06/19/2026.

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