Associate Contracts Counsel
HireRight, Nashville, TN, United States
Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join HireRight’s Contracts team and provide support drafting and negotiating various standard and non-standard commercial agreements with HireRight’s customers, vendors, and strategic partners. This individual will work on a variety of matters in support of the organization’s North American and expanding global business.
This position will report to the Managing Counsel and will be located in our Nashville HQ office downtown (hybrid 3 days in office).
Responsibilities
Negotiate, draft, review, and finalize a range of commercial agreements, including services agreements, supplier agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, and license and subscription agreements
Address legal risk issues that stem from commercial agreements, including indemnification, liability limitation, privacy, data protection, and information security
Respond to inquiries regarding contract interpretation and compliance with internal company policies and procedures
As appropriate, coordinate with the Compliance Department for matters regarding compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Coordinate internal review by all affected stakeholders and obtain internal and external signatures in accordance with the company’s approval and execution procedures
Collaborate with a diverse and dispersed team
Review Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and similar documents, and assist in providing responses
Develop, maintain, and enforce contract templates and support the overall administration, tracking, and analysis of contracting activity and compliance
Research and resolve contract disputes and problem resolution
Provide ad-hoc support to the business team as and when required
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to a state bar and in good standing
4 or more years of relevant commercial contracting experience
Experience in the background screening industry and/or other regulated industry
Working knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Experience in handling complex contract drafting, reviews, and negotiation
Strong communication skills and team work ethic
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, and under pressure in handling multiple competing tasks simultaneously
Sound business judgment and keen attention to detail
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
401K
Generous Vacation and Sick Program
10 Paid Holidays
Education Assistance Program
Business Casual Attire
Generous Referral Program
Employee Discounts and Rewards
Equal Opportunity Employer
HireRight, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabilities
HireRight does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of HireRight and HireRight will not be obligated to pay a placement fee
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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join HireRight’s Contracts team and provide support drafting and negotiating various standard and non-standard commercial agreements with HireRight’s customers, vendors, and strategic partners. This individual will work on a variety of matters in support of the organization’s North American and expanding global business.
This position will report to the Managing Counsel and will be located in our Nashville HQ office downtown (hybrid 3 days in office).
Responsibilities
Negotiate, draft, review, and finalize a range of commercial agreements, including services agreements, supplier agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, and license and subscription agreements
Address legal risk issues that stem from commercial agreements, including indemnification, liability limitation, privacy, data protection, and information security
Respond to inquiries regarding contract interpretation and compliance with internal company policies and procedures
As appropriate, coordinate with the Compliance Department for matters regarding compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Coordinate internal review by all affected stakeholders and obtain internal and external signatures in accordance with the company’s approval and execution procedures
Collaborate with a diverse and dispersed team
Review Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and similar documents, and assist in providing responses
Develop, maintain, and enforce contract templates and support the overall administration, tracking, and analysis of contracting activity and compliance
Research and resolve contract disputes and problem resolution
Provide ad-hoc support to the business team as and when required
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to a state bar and in good standing
4 or more years of relevant commercial contracting experience
Experience in the background screening industry and/or other regulated industry
Working knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Experience in handling complex contract drafting, reviews, and negotiation
Strong communication skills and team work ethic
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, and under pressure in handling multiple competing tasks simultaneously
Sound business judgment and keen attention to detail
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
401K
Generous Vacation and Sick Program
10 Paid Holidays
Education Assistance Program
Business Casual Attire
Generous Referral Program
Employee Discounts and Rewards
Equal Opportunity Employer
HireRight, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabilities
HireRight does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of HireRight and HireRight will not be obligated to pay a placement fee
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