Wolters Kluwer

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.. Provide comprehensive legal counsel regarding a broad spectrum of corporate, commercial, privacy and regulatory matters impacting CP & ESG and specifically the TeamMate product.. Keeping CP & ESG's business representatives and Managing Legal Counsel abreast of significant legal developments.. Supporting the GLCD's M&A, regulatory, employment and litigation teams with respect to matters affecting CP & ESG TeamMate.. Candidates must have both a bachelor's degree and law degree (J.D.) and must be admitted to practice law in the state in which the candidate's assigned office is located, either directly, or with an in-house counsel/single-client exemption.

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*** Hybrid Role - Must be able to attend meetings and/or conferences onsite as needed. Preferred office Tampa, FL. We will consider candidates who reside near other Wolters Kluwer U.S. offices. ***Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below.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:<ul><li>Provide comprehensive legal counsel regarding a broad spectrum of corporate, commercial, privacy and regulatory matters impacting CP & ESG and specifically the TeamMate product.</li><li>With direction from Managing Legal Counsel, structure, draft, negotiate, interpret, manage, and enforce all types of agreements, including customer agreements, vendor agreements and partner, joint venture and strategic alliance arrangements.</li><li>Keeping CP & ESG's business representatives and Managing Legal Counsel abreast of significant legal developments.</li><li>Work cross-functionally with Global Law and Compliance Department ("GCLD") team members as needed.</li><li>Where appropriate, effectively manage outside counsel in a cost-effective manner.</li><li>Driving consistency of process and standardization, fostering knowledge sharing and supporting technology to automate tasks.</li><li>Developing an in-depth understanding of the CP & ESG businesses, people, organization, markets, products, customers, competitors, and regulatory environment.</li><li>Educate business teams about contract forms, including recent contract best practices, common clause objections, commercial and legal risks and internal contract review and approval procedures.</li><li>Supporting the GLCD's M&A, regulatory, employment and litigation teams with respect to matters affecting CP & ESG TeamMate.</li><li>Performing other assignments as designated by leadership.</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Candidates must have both a bachelor's degree and law degree (J.D.) and must be admitted to practice law in the state in which the candidate's assigned office is located, either directly, or with an in-house counsel/single-client exemption.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>2-5 years of progressively responsible corporate/commercial legal experience. Experience at both a law firm and in-house a plus but not required. </li><li>Strong intellect, excellent legal acumen, and rigorous analytical skills.</li><li>General understanding of privacy laws and regulations applicable to CP & ESG's business (or a willingness to learn).</li><li>Superior legal drafting and negotiating skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and change management skills.</li><li>Unquestioned integrity and business ethics.</li><li>A proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic approach to all tasks, and the confidence to work effectively with a talented and demanding client group.</li><li>The ability to handle a substantial workload, including multiple, concurrent projects, many involving time pressured situations.</li><li>The experience and confidence to push for change and, when appropriate, to challenge the status quo.</li><li>A willingness to travel when necessary or appropriate.</li><li>Poise and strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>Decisive and calm under pressure.</li><li>Works well as a member of a global and cross-functional team.</li></ul>#LI-Remote #LI-HybridCompensation:Target salary range CA, CT, CO, HI, NY, WA: $112,000-$156,650PDN-9a56ec22-51f8-40dc-a6b6-5e7764d7fe69

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