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Associate General Counsel - Global Clients & Global Retailers

Associate General Counsel - Global Clients & Global Retailers

Nielsen Consumer LLCChicago, IL, United States
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Overview

NIQ is seeking a business-oriented lawyer to join the NIQ Legal Department as Associate General Counsel - Global Clients & Global Retailers. NIQ is a global consumer intelligence company operating in more than 90 countries. As the world's leading market research company, NIQ delivers a complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior.

The Associate General Counsel- Global Clients & Global Retailers reports to the General Counsel - Global Clients & Global Retailers and plays an important role in drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and closing commercial deals for NIQ Group's largest global clients and retailers. This is a full-time position. The person may operate from a remote location but is expected to live in the United States and may be assigned to a specific NIQ Group office, such as Chicago or New York.

Responsibilities

  • Participate with other members of the NIQ Legal Department in the deployment of global corporate legal and regulatory policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Provide rapid, practical, business-oriented legal / commercial advice to the Global Clients & Global Retailers functions, including reviewing and interpreting executed commercial contracts, licensing, alliances and other sophisticated transactions.
  • Draft, review and negotiate confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, terms sheets and letters of intent, and transactional documents such as inbound / outbound licenses.
  • Work closely with General Counsel - Global Clients & Global Retailers, NIQ Legal regional colleagues, related business teams, and others to drive deal execution.
  • Actively support global NIQ Group Legal initiatives and be a resource and collaborative partner with NIQ functional leaders, such as in procurement, compliance, technology, privacy, data protection, and finance.
  • Attend and actively participate in NIQ Legal Department meetings.
  • Other matters assigned by the General Counsel- Global Clients & Global Retailers.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active admission in a state Bar.
  • 5-6 years of business law experience, including in-house legal experience (experience in data licensing or the market research industry strongly preferred). Law firm experience is acceptable but not required.
  • Experience in structuring and negotiating complex transactions and commercial contracts or other experience demonstrating ability to handle commercial and legal negotiations.
  • Familiarity with market research services, including data licensing, consulting, information technology services, and advertising / marketing business and contract.
  • Ability to draft, review, negotiate and close commercial agreements with minimal support from senior staff under compressed time constraints.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively within a globally distributed team.
  • Demonstrated ability to think and decide quickly, and to communicate legal issues and solutions clearly and concisely to lawyers and non-lawyers.
  • Sound judgment, excellent problem-solving skills, and a practical approach to issues.
  • Ability to be flexible and manage multiple matters simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a clear and concise drafting style.
  • Sense of humor, optimistic attitude, and solid work ethic are highly valued.

    • Additional InformationUS Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
  • Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
  • Disability insurance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
  • Flexible working environment
  • Volunteer time off
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

    • This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range : $145,500 - $180,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.

    Our Benefits

  • Flexible working environment
  • Volunteer time off
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

    • About NIQ

    NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

    For more information, visit NIQ.com

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    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the NIQ diversity page.

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