Senior Corporate Counsel

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Overview

Our Commercial Sales Legal Counsel will be a business partner to our Elsevier Academic, Government and Corporate Sales teams in North America, with some support to the Latin American region.

You will provide legal support and guidance to our Sales teams, work closely with contract managers and sales support teams, and be part of the Elsevier Legal team reporting to the General Counsel EMEA APAC LA.

Legal support focuses on commercial transactions interacting directly with customers.

You will also help deliver training, projects and initiatives as a trusted business partner.

Responsibilities

Provide support on transactional matters including legal advice, contract negotiation and drafting

Deliver best-in-class legal services aligned with the business strategy to achieve significant impact

Build relationships to become the trusted business partner, including stakeholder management

Act as a role model in the team, endorsing teamwork, collaboration, change, international work, and clear communication

Qualifications

Substantial in-house legal experience (7–10+ years) and preferably experience with a law firm

Experience working in an international environment

Extensive experience with the United States and / or North American customers

Strong academic qualifications and relevant experience in providing legal advice to businesses

Technical knowledge in relevant areas of law; knowledge of IP, licensing including Software as a Service contracts is a plus

Ability to communicate complex legal and commercial issues clearly and concisely to be acted upon by the business

Collaborative team player with leadership qualities appropriate for a member of the Legal Department

Fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese in writing and speaking is a plus

Work preferences

We promote a healthy work-life balance with wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals.

Flexible working hours are available to help you stay productive.

Benefits

Private Medical / Dental Plan

Savings Fund

Life Insurance

Meal / Grocery Voucher

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, Elsevier helps researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes.

We combine quality information and data with analytics to support science, education and healthcare, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Location and Type

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Legal

Industries : Information Services

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