Legal Counsel (R-18070)

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with local sales team members to advise and manage deals to conclusion, including advising on commercial deal structuring, negotiating and drafting customer contracts, as well as negotiating and documenting contracts with licensors, distribution partners, and suppliers; 
• Assisting in the structuring, negotiation and project management of cross-jurisdictional deals. Providing business-focused advice on deal execution, advising on commercial deal structuring; 
• Providing general advice and support to procurement function (including preparing standard form templates, and negotiating and drafting vendor agreements); 
• Supporting the local customer and data teams in data purchasing, data quality management and complaints handling, including where required contract negotiation and drafting, and complaint/litigation advice and management; 
• Working with internal stakeholders to support business initiatives which affect contract management and compliance; 
• Leading and supporting initiatives to enhance and improve D&B’s standard contract forms and processes, as well as local implementation and governance reviews of new contract forms; 
• Supporting cross-functional strategic initiatives relating to ongoing commercial relationships, including new product development and introduction, data innovation, technology improvements and commercial arrangements for global customers and global alliance partners; 
• Liaising with colleagues in the in-house global legal team and local outside counsel for specialized and/or localised support as needed 
• Supporting the Global Compliance & Ethics function in ensuring awareness with applicable laws and regulations, as well as internal policies, guidelines and directives 
• Keeping the business abreast of legal and regulatory developments, in order that the leadership teams can react accordingly and coordinate actions.

Education and Experience

• A legal degree from a recognized state university; 
• Experience of negotiating a wide range of contracts directly with customers, suppliers and other parties. Previous experience at a recognized law firm and/or within an in-house environment; 
• High calibre academics and training, including legal drafting and relationship management; 
• Fluency in Czech (Slovakian is a plus).  Fluent or advanced proficiency English; 
• Strong internal and external communication skills; 
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of contract law, intellectual property licensing and commercial contracting concepts; 
• A good understanding of the data and analytics business and processes; 
• Familiarity with local data and privacy regulations, as well as corporate governance; 
• Previous experience of supporting a sales function/organization is desirable but not a must; 
• Strong organisational, analytical, oral and written communication, problem solving skills, intellectual curiosity, a positive attitude and a high level of integrity; 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a global team;