Procurement Legal Counsel

Experian; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Options

Hybrid Model

Financial Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

Experian in Nottingham is seeking a Procurement Legal Counsel to join its global legal team. You will draft and negotiate high-value supplier contracts, manage regulatory and commercial risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, commercially viable deals.

The role offers a hybrid working model with a minimum 40% office presence and a competitive benefits package, including pension and health cover.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with exposure to high-value commercial contracts.
• Strong ability to draft, negotiate and advise on complex supplier contracts.
• Solid working knowledge of laws relevant to a global data/technology business.
• Excellent communication skills across diverse stakeholders and seniority levels.
• Comfort with evolving legal technologies and modern ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex supplier contracts, from UK-focused to multi-region deals.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to negotiate high-value commercial transactions.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing legal, regulatory, and supply chain risks.
• Working with other legal specialists to address disputes and regulatory compliance matters.
• Supporting updates to contract templates and driving efficiency through technology and processes.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Drafting

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

UK-qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Experian

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Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

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UK qualified solicitor or Legal Executive with exposure to high-value commercial contracts and working knowledge of laws relevant to a global data/technology business.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Global data and technology giant Experian is currently seeking a highly skilled and commercially minded Procurement Legal Counsel to join its legal team in Nottingham, England. This role is pivotal in managing supplier relationships, ensuring that high-value deals are legally compliant and commercially viable, and supporting the company's strategic growth across its diverse global markets.

Role Overview & Key Responsibilities

As a Procurement Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for safeguarding Experian's commercial interests while fostering strong supplier partnerships. The key responsibilities include:

• Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex supplier contracts, ranging from UK-focused agreements to multi-region and global deals.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborating with cross-functional internal teams to negotiate strategic, high-value commercial transactions.
• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and managing legal, regulatory, and supply chain risks to protect the business.
• Specialist Collaboration: Working alongside other legal specialists to address disputes, potential litigation, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Process Innovation: Supporting the update and management of contract templates and driving efficiency through technology, policy, and process improvements.

Eligibility & Candidate Profile

Experian is looking for a collaborative, commercially curious professional who meets the following criteria:

• Professional Qualification: Must be a UK-qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Experience: Proven exposure to high-value commercial contracts and a solid working knowledge of laws relevant to a global data and technology business.
• Mindset: A strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risks against operational and strategic business goals.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills to operate effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders, cultures, and seniority levels.
• Adaptability: Comfort with evolving legal technologies and modern ways of working.

Experian offers a highly inclusive, flexible, and award-winning workplace culture. Key benefits of this position include:

• Flexible Work Options: The role is offered as a full-time position, but Experian is open to considering candidates on a part-time basis (3 to 4 days a week).
• Hybrid Model: A hybrid working arrangement requiring a minimum of 40% office presence at the Nottingham base.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive base salary, discretionary bonus plan, and a robust pension scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive BUPA healthcare coverage and 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays).