Associate Corporate Counsel

About the Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation, and Customer Data Management.

About our Team

Our Legal team provides a full range of legal advice and services. Responsibilities are within the legal function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.

About the Role

You will be part of a world-class team working in our APAC Region. You will be an experienced and qualified professional in the legal sector and demonstrate mastery of concepts and procedures in a specialist.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements relating to SaaS and data licences in APAC.
• Provide accurate, practical, relevant, and timely advice.
• Implement legal, compliance and risk management best practice.
• Stay current with changes to legislation affecting the business.
• Research legal issues and evaluate risks.

Requirements

• LLB, LLM or JD from a recognised university.
• Admitted to the bar in any common law country.
• At least 3 years’ experience in-house or in a law firm (prior litigation experience preferred).
• Well-versed in contract, intellectual property, data protection, and artificial intelligence laws and regulations.
• Proficient in speaking, writing, and reading English and Chinese contracts.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex legal issues and risks.
• Has experience negotiating SaaS and data contracts.