Legal Counsel

Company Description
Experian is a global data and technology company that empowers people and businesses around the world. With our unique combination of data, analytics and software, we have established ourselves as one of the leading service providers for risk, fraud and identity management in the DACH region.

Experian gives individuals better access to financial services such as loans, insurance, mobile phone contracts and online shopping. We help companies of all sizes and industries make smarter decisions, lend more responsibly and protect themselves and their customers from identity fraud and crime.

We invest in our talented people and new, advanced technologies to harness the power of data and drive innovation. We employ 22,500 people in 32 countries and are a FTSE 100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN). Our headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland.

Job Description
The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and support to Experian in all legal matters. In this role, you will work closely with various departments and external advisors to ensure that Experian operates in compliance with national and international laws. This position requires in-depth knowledge of international business law, contract law, data protection law and a high degree of personal responsibility. This is a Fix Term Contract (12 months).

Main Responsibilities, Tasks, Duties

• Legal advice: Supporting and advising the management and specialist departments on all legal issues, particularly in the areas of contract law, commercial law and data protection law
• Contract management: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating national and international contracts, including supply, distribution, service and license agreements
• Risk assessment: Identifying and assessing legal risks and developing and implementing strategies to minimize risks
• Dispute Resolution: Assisting in the handling and resolution of legal disputes, including coordinating outside counsel and representing the company in legal proceedings
• Data protection: Advice and support in data protection, in particular with regard to compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations
• Legal training: Conducting internal training on legal topics to promote awareness of legal risks and best practices within the company
• International cooperation: Coordination and cooperation with the international subsidiaries and sister companies to ensure a uniform legal strategy.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree in law (state examination) and ideally a license as a fully qualified lawyer, additional qualifications in international business law are an advantage
• Several years of professional experience in a comparable position, ideally in an international company or a renowned law firm.
• Experience of working with multinational teams and advising senior executives
• Initial years of general legal experience plus relevant expertise in supporting GTM functions
• Sound knowledge of German and international commercial law, including contract law, data protection law and compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to explain complex legal issues in an understandable way and develop pragmatic solutions
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English is mandatory; other language skills are an advantage

Additional Information
What we offer:

• A high degree of autonomy in a dynamic, internationally oriented organization
• Exciting and diverse projects in close collaboration with Sales and Marketing at both local and regional levels
• A motivated team that values innovation and collaboration
• Competitive compensation and attractive employee benefits
• Flexible working hours and remote work options

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