Legal Counsel (Corporate and Commercial Transactions)

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Target salary range all other locations: $98,000-$137,200

Legal Counsel (Corporate and Commercial Transactions) - Full Time - Wolters Kluwer - R0037517

H1: Legal Counsel (Corporate and Commercial Transactions) at Wolters Kluwer
H2: Hybrid Role - Must be able to attend meetings and/or conferences onsite as needed

Job Description:
- Provide comprehensive legal counsel for corporate, commercial, privacy, and regulatory matters for Wolters Kluwer's Corporate Performance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (CP & ESG) business unit.
- Draft, negotiate, interpret, manage, and enforce various agreements, including customer agreements, vendor agreements, and strategic alliances.
- Keep business representatives and Managing Legal Counsel informed of significant legal developments.
- Collaborate with the Global Law and Compliance Department (GLCD) team as needed.
- Manage outside counsel efficiently.
- Promote process consistency and standardization, share knowledge, and utilize technology to automate tasks.
- Develop a deep understanding of CP & ESG's businesses, organization, markets, products, customers, competitors, and regulatory environment.
- Educate business teams on contract forms, best practices, common objections, and internal review and approval procedures.
- Support GLCD's M&A, regulatory, employment, and litigation teams in matters related to CP & ESG TeamMate.
- Perform other assigned tasks by leadership.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor (.) required.
- Must be admitted to practice law in the state where the assigned office is located.
- 2-5 years of corporate/commercial legal experience.
- Experience at a law firm and in-house preferred.
- Strong intellect, legal acumen, and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with privacy laws and regulations applicable to CP & ESG's business.
- Excellent drafting and negotiating abilities.
- Effective communication and change management skills.
- High integrity and ethical standards.
- Proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude.
- Ability to handle a heavy workload and multiple projects simultaneously.
- Confidence to push for change and challenge the status quo.
- Willingness to travel when necessary.
- Poise and strong interpersonal skills.
- Decisive and composed under pressure.
- Team player with global and cross-functional experience.

Salary Information:
- Target salary range for CA, CT, CO, HI, NY, WA: $112,000-$156,650.
- Target salary range for all other locations: $98,000-$137,200.

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Excellent benefits and competitive compensation and salary packages offered

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Legal Counsel, Commercial Law, Contract Negotiation, Privacy Law, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Drafting, Communication, Change Management, Integrity, Business Ethics, Proactivity, Time Management, Travel, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork

Bachelor's degree and Law degree (J.D.)

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Law degree (J.D.), Admission to practice law in state of assigned office location

Legal