Legal Counsel (Corporate and Commercial Transactions)

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Eligible for sales incentive plan.

Target salary range AL, AZ, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WI: $96,800-$135,750.
Eligible for sales incentive plan.

Target salary range FL: $105,000-$147,000.
Eligible for sales incentive plan.

Target salary range MA, MD, ME, NH, RI, VA: $120,000-$168,000.
Eligible for sales incentive plan.

Target salary range Canada: $112,000-$156,650.
Eligible for sales incentive plan.

Company: Wolters Kluwer
Department: Legal
Job Title: Legal Counsel (Corporate and Commercial Transactions)
Experience: 2-5 years of corporate/commercial legal experience
Education: Bachelor's degree and law degree (.)
Location: Preferably Tampa, FL (other . locations considered)
Type: Full time, hybrid role

Position Summary:

The Legal Counsel will serve as the responsible attorney for, and provide legal advice and guidance on, a wide variety of commercial and contractual matters for Wolters Kluwer's Corporate Performance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (CP & ESG) business unit, specifically focusing on the TeamMate products and related services. This is a hybrid role, requiring the ability to attend meetings and/or conferences onsite as needed, with a preferred office location of Tampa, FL. However, candidates who reside near other Wolters Kluwer . offices will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide comprehensive legal counsel on a broad spectrum of corporate, commercial, privacy, and regulatory matters impacting CP & ESG, with a focus on the TeamMate product.
- Structure, draft, negotiate, interpret, manage, and enforce all types of agreements, including customer agreements, vendor agreements, and partner, joint venture, and strategic alliance arrangements.
- Keep CP & ESG's business representatives and Managing Legal Counsel informed of significant legal developments.
- Collaborate with the Global Law and Compliance Department (GCLD) team as needed.
- Effectively manage outside counsel in a cost-effective manner, when appropriate.
- Drive consistency and standardization of processes, foster knowledge sharing, and support technology to automate tasks.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the CP & ESG businesses, people, organization, markets, products, customers, competitors, and regulatory environment.
- Educate business teams on contract forms, recent best practices, common clause objections, commercial and legal risks, and internal contract review and approval procedures.
- Support the GLCD's M&A, regulatory, employment, and litigation teams with respect to matters affecting CP & ESG TeamMate.
- Perform other assignments as designated by leadership.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree and law degree (.), and admitted to practice law in the state where the assigned office is located.
- 2-5 years of progressively responsible corporate/commercial legal experience.
- Strong legal acumen and analytical skills.
- General understanding of privacy laws and regulations or a willingness to learn.
- Excellent legal drafting and negotiating skills.
- Outstanding communication and change management skills.
- Unquestioned integrity and business ethics.
- Proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic approach to tasks.
- Ability to handle a substantial workload and multiple, concurrent projects, some with time pressure.
- Experience and confidence to push for change and challenge the status quo.
- Willingness to travel when necessary.
- Poise and strong interpersonal skills.
- Decisive and calm under pressure.
- Ability to work well as a member of a global and cross-functional team.

Salary Information:

Salary ranges vary based on location and are as follows:

- CA, CT, CO, HI, NY, WA: $112,000-$156,650
- AL, AZ, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WI: $96,800-$135,750
- FL: $105,000-$147,000
- MA, MD, ME, NH, RI, VA: $120,000-$168,000
- Canada: $112,000-$156,650

All salary ranges are eligible for a sales incentive plan.

Join the Wolters Kluwer Team:

Wolters Kluwer is a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services for healthcare, tax and accounting, finance, risk and compliance, and legal sectors. With a deep understanding of our customers' needs, we help them make critical decisions with confidence. As a member of the Wolters Kluwer team, you will have the opportunity to work with talented and demanding clients, push for change, and challenge the status quo. We are looking for proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Apply now to join our team and make a positive impact in the world of corporate performance and environmental, social, and governance.

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legal counsel – wolters kluwer corporate performance and environmental, social, and governance (“cp & esg”) business unit - will serve as the responsible attorney for, and provide legal advice and guidance on, a wide variety of commercial and contractual matters, specifically involving cp & esg’s teammate products and related services. essential duties and responsibilities:

provide comprehensive legal counsel regarding a broad spectrum of corporate, commercial, privacy and regulatory matters impacting cp & esg and specifically the teammate product

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