Paralegal
Apply now »Date: Nov 22, 2019
Location: Cincinnati, OH, US
Company: Nielsen
Paralegal - 49702
Legal - USA Cincinnati, Ohio
Paralegal
Reports to: General Counsel
Location: NY, IL, OH
Manages: N/A
SUMMARY:
NCS integrates in-store purchase data from over 90 MM households with media exposure data from TV, online, mobile, print, radio and CRM to help advertisers, agencies and media companies target, optimize, measure and forecast media campaigns. NCS is a joint venture that is majority-owned by Nielsen. Visit us at www.ncsolutions.com to learn more.
The Paralegal will primarily provide legal documentation and negotiation support for a range of commercial contract services under the direction of the General Counsel. In addition, the Paralegal will from time to time be responsible for independent project work. The Paralegal will have a primary focus in supporting the Sales and Client Service/Consulting operations so that contracts are well-documented with tolerable risk, and will partner with Finance so that contracts are profitable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Work closely with Sales, Client Service/Consulting, Operations, Finance and the General Counsel on the preparation and drafting of data licenses, technology licenses and other agreements.
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Prepare and review initial drafts of Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work and contract amendments based on templates.
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As needed, review client-prepared contract drafts for compliance with Legal Department guidelines and NCS corporate policy.
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Manage contract draft changes with internal and external clients, review comments and redlines, seek and coordinate internal feedback, incorporate redlined changes into documents, and manage document versions.
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Negotiate contract revisions and, as needed, provide negotiation assistance to General Counsel in more complex negotiations.
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Assemble documents for execution.
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Draft, manage and update contract templates.
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Update contract reports and database systems.
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Perform contract research and interpretation under the supervision of General Counsel and communicate responses, as appropriate.
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Other duties and special projects as assigned.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
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Minimum of 3 years work experience in commercial contracts.
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Experience in technology licensing and/or data industry extremely helpful.
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Knowledge of US Privacy laws and self-regulatory requirements
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Experience with project management and process flow a plus.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
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Has strong references.
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BS/BA degree required.
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Paralegal certification an advantage
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Learns quickly, takes responsibility, and works both independently and as a contributing team member.
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Demonstrates excellent communication skills with a friendly and professional demeanor.
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Establishes priorities, efficiently coordinates work activities and provides quick turnaround without compromising quality.
ABOUT NCSolutions
We’re in tune with what the world is watching, buying, and everything in between. If you can think of it, we’re measuring it. We sift through the small stuff and piece together big pictures to provide a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening now and what’s coming next for our clients. Today’s data is tomorrow’s marketplace revelation.
We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 100 countries. From global industry leaders to small businesses, consumer goods to media companies, we work with them all. We’re bringing in data 24/7 and the possibilities are endless. See what’s next with us at NCSolutions: careers.nielsen.com
NCSolutions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.
Job Type: Regular
Primary Location: Cincinnati,Ohio
Secondary Locations: , , ,
Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati