Experian Logo

Experian

Commercial Counsel

Posted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Hybrid
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
Senior level
Hybrid
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
Senior level
Negotiate complex commercial contracts, advise business and senior leaders on legal and commercial risks, establish contracting governance, and align agreements with compliance, regulatory, revenue recognition, and accounting requirements. Partner with Sales, Product Marketing, Information Security, Compliance, Finance, and Corporate Legal while mentoring team members and supporting high-value negotiations.
The summary above was generated by AI
Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Job Description

You will negotiate customer contracts that meet both Experian's and its clients' business, compliance, and regulatory needs. You will partner with Information Security, Compliance, Sales, Product Marketing, Corporate Legal, and Finance to bring deals to signature on tight timelines. You will also maintain contracting policies and guide teams on contract terms and risks.

As a front-line negotiator and business partner, you will develop practical contract solutions that align business objectives with legal and commercial requirements. You will lead high-value negotiations, strengthen contract governance, advise senior leaders on contracting risks and opportunities, and mentor team members across contracting processes.

You'll have opportunity to:

  • Oversee contracting strategy and align contracting activities with business objectives and legal requirements.
  • Lead complex negotiations for high-value agreements with significant legal or commercial implications.
  • Develop contract solutions that balance business opportunities with effective risk management.
  • Establish contract governance, review, administration, and documentation standards that promote consistency and compliance.
  • Advise senior leaders on contracting risks and opportunities while strengthening contracting capability across the team.

Location

At Experian, we believe great work happens when people come together. We're focused on attracting talent in and around our designated hub locations who are open to collaborating with colleagues in person. Aligning employees to these talent markets helps foster collaboration, strengthen team connections, and support long-term career growth within Experian. You will report to the Senior Contracts Manager, and reside in or near one of our collaboration hubs: Costa Mesa, CA; Austin, TX; Franklin, TN; Schaumberg, IL; Boston, MA.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to the bar of any U.S. state
  • 5+ years of legal experience, with in-house legal or contracts department experience preferred
  • Experience supporting a sales-focused organization, working directly with business, technical, and executive stakeholders
  • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including leading client negotiation calls
  • Experience negotiating key contract terms such as Limitations of Liability, Indemnification, Warranties, Termination, Data Security, and Confidentiality
  • Experience aligning contract terms to revenue recognition and accounting requirements for software and custom development services
  • Reside in, or near the designated Collaboration Hub(s) for this role.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.

Benefits/Perks

  • Great compensation package and bonus plan
  • Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
  • Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
  • Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays
  • Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://myexperianbenefits.com/

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. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Recruitment Fraud Awareness - Experian's recruitment process is conducted only through authorised channels. Recruitment communications will only be sent from an @experian.com email address.

Experian will never ask candidates to make any payment as part of an application, interview, assessment, onboarding, or recruitment process. To apply for roles or verify opportunities, please visit experian.com/careers.

#LI-Hybrid

Experian Costa Mesa, California, USA Office

475 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA, United States, 92626

Experian Costa Mesa, California, USA Office

475 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA , United States, 92626

Similar Jobs

2 Days Ago
Easy Apply
In-Office
Easy Apply
257K-350K Annually
Senior level
257K-350K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Information Technology • Mobile • Productivity • Software • Analytics • Telehealth
Lead drafting and negotiation of advertising, sponsorship, SaaS, data, partnership, and other commercial agreements. Advise Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering, Data, Revenue Operations, and Compliance on contract risk, privacy, healthcare regulations, data use, targeting, and measurement. Develop scalable templates, playbooks, processes, and guardrails while supporting product launches, vendor contracts, and strategic business matters.
Top Skills: Ad TechCcpa/CpraData AnalyticsDigital AdvertisingGdprHipaaSaaS
19 Days Ago
Hybrid
163K-204K Annually
Entry level
163K-204K Annually
Entry level
eCommerce • Fintech • Real Estate • Software • PropTech
Counsel, Commercial will draft and negotiate routine commercial agreements, support complex transactions, triage contract requests, and partner with Procurement, Finance, Security, and business stakeholders. The role will track renewals and post-signature obligations, maintain contract repositories, improve templates and negotiation playbooks, and pilot AI-enabled contracting workflows. The position requires strong commercial judgment, legal knowledge of SaaS, services, privacy, security, intellectual property, and licensing terms, plus active bar membership or eligibility for in-house registration.
Yesterday
In-Office
206K-282K Annually
Mid level
206K-282K Annually
Mid level
Healthtech • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
Provides commercial legal counsel to a biopharmaceutical company, reviewing promotional materials, advising on healthcare and regulatory compliance, and drafting and negotiating vendor, consulting, licensing, and other business agreements. Supports commercial initiatives, contracts, privacy, trademarks, risk management, and corporate matters while collaborating with internal stakeholders and third parties. Works under senior attorneys and delivers practical legal guidance across multiple projects.

What you need to know about the Los Angeles Tech Scene

Los Angeles is a global leader in entertainment, so it’s no surprise that many of the biggest players in streaming, digital media and game development call the city home. But the city boasts plenty of non-entertainment innovation as well, with tech companies spanning verticals like AI, fintech, e-commerce and biotech. With major universities like Caltech, UCLA, USC and the nearby UC Irvine, the city has a steady supply of top-flight tech and engineering talent — not counting the graduates flocking to Los Angeles from across the world to enjoy its beaches, culture and year-round temperate climate.

Key Facts About Los Angeles Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 375,800; 5.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Snap, Netflix, SpaceX, Disney, Google
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, adtech, media, software, game development
  • Funding Landscape: $11.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Strong Ventures, Fifth Wall, Upfront Ventures, Mucker Capital, Kittyhawk Ventures
  • Research Centers and Universities: California Institute of Technology, UCLA, University of Southern California, UC Irvine, Pepperdine, California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account