Senior Legal Counsel

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Senior Legal Counsel provides strategic legal advice, contract management, and regulatory compliance leadership for a global data and technology company.

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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 people and new, advanced technologies to maximize the power of data and lead innovation. We employ 25,100 people in 32 countries and are a FTSE 100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN). Our headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland.

The Senior Legal Counsel provides strategic legal advice and leadership to Experian in all legal matters. You will be a trusted advisor to senior management, lead complex legal projects, and ensure that Experian operates in compliance with national and international laws. We ask that you have expertise in international business law, contract law, data protection law, and experience managing high-stakes legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. You will report to Legal and Compliance Director in Germany. This is a hybrid position.

Your Responsibilities:

Strategic legal advice: Advising senior management and partners on complex legal issues, with a focus on risk management, commercial strategy, and regulatory compliance
Contract management: Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex national and international contracts, including high-value supply, distribution, service, and license agreements
Risk management: assess, and mitigating legal and business risks; develop company-wide risk management strategies
Dispute resolution: Manage legal disputes, coordinating external counsel, and representing us in high-profile proceedings
Data protection: Lead data protection projects, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations, and advising on cross-border data transfer issues
Design training for management and legal teams; mentor junior legal staff
International coordination: Guide understanding of legal strategy across international subsidiaries and being a necessary liaison for global legal matters
Project leadership: Lead or overseeing major legal projects and due diligence processes in M&A, restructuring, or other projects
Provide legal support to procurement and supplier management processes, including contract negotiations with third-party vendors and advising on compliance with internal policies.

Completed university degree in law (state examination) and license as a qualified lawyer; additional qualifications in international business law or compliance are a advantage
+7 years of professional experience in an international company or a law firm; experience advising executive leadership and managing multinational legal teams
Knowledge of German and international commercial law, including contract law, data protection law, compliance, and regulatory matters
Manage complex projects and provide pragmatic, business-oriented solutions
Fluency in written and spoken German and English is mandatory; additional language skills are an advantage

What We Offer:

A motivated team that values innovation and collaboration
Great compensation package and attractive employee benefits
Wedding, work anniversary, and birthday rewards
Employee discounts through a dedicated benefits platform
eGYM Wellpass membership for fitness and wellness activities
Flexible working hours and remote work options

Experian is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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