About the Business

At Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, we help organizations across industries and governments manage risk, ensure compliance, and drive growth. Our solutions leverage the power of data, advanced analytics, and technology to provide critical insights in areas such as financial crime compliance, fraud and identity, credit risk, payments, and collections. We serve customers ranging from small businesses to global financial institutions and government agencies, enabling them to make smarter decisions with confidence.

About the Role

The 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

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent law degree; licensed to practice law in the United States
• 5+ years of corporate law department experience, preferably in-house
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
• Proven ability to assimilate legal, business, and technical issues to make sound decisions
• Strong integrity, business ethics, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel as needed (low to moderate travel anticipated)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions
• Experience with information services regulatory compliance
• Experience with Intellectual Property law
• Experience with international expansion

Compensation and Benefits

This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $115,400 - $192,300. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

• Base Pay Range for CO: $115,400 - $192,300
• Base Pay Range for IL: $121,200 - $201,900
• Base Pay Range for Chicago, IL: $126,900 - $211,500
• Base Pay Range for MD: $121,200 - $201,900
• Base Pay Range for NY: $126,900 - $211,500
• Base Pay Range for New York City: $138,400 - $230,700
• Base Pay Range for Rochester, NY: $115,400 - $192,300
• Base Pay Range for OH: $109,500 - $182,700
• Base Pay Range for NJ: $136,213 - $217,587

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

Application Information

Application deadline: 03/06/2026

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions

At Lexis Nexis® Risk Solutions, our businesses span multiple industries providing customers with innovative technologies, information-based analytics, decisioning tools and data management services that provide market-specific solutions. Approximately 11,100 employees in offices throughout the world support our brands by serving customers in more than 180 countries.

Lexis Nexis® Risk Solutions is part of RELX, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. For more information, please visit www.risk.lexisnexis.com and www.relx.com.