Coporate Counsel

Company: Neustar, Inc
Location: Sterling
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Neustar is an information services and technology company and a leader in identity resolution providing the data and technology that enables trusted connections between companies and people at the moments that matter most. More information is available at https://www.home.neustar . Neustar, Inc. ("Neustar" or "the Company") has exclusively retained Major, Lindsey & Africa to conduct a search for a Corporate Counsel, to be located in its Reston, VA headquarters. Neustar is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates may apply here. Please do not contact the Company directly; all resumes sent to the Company will be routed to MLA for handling and will create delays. Corporate Counsel Overview: This position reports directly to the General Counsel. This role calls for a creative and intellectually curious attorney, who is comfortable working alongside senior legal and business leaders to formulate solutions to evolving challenges. To execute on these solutions, this individual must also possess strong analytical, communication and negotiating skills, and an understanding of the Information Services market. For the right individual, this position provides a unique opportunity to be exposed to all corporate legal matters, interface directly with company leadership, and make an impactful contribution. Experience: 4+ years of applicable law practice experience. Compensation: Competitive base and bonus. Location: Reston, Virginia. Relos: Local candidates preferred. Bar: Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Company Overview Neustar is an information services and technology company and a leader in responsible identity resolution providing the data and technology that enables trusted connections between companies and people at the moments that matter most. Neustar offers industry-leading solutions in Marketing, Risk, Communications, and Security that responsibly connect data on people, devices and locations, continuously corroborated through billions of transactions. Neustar serves more than 8,000 clients worldwide, including approximately 60 of the Fortune 100. Learn more about the power of trusted connections here: https://www.home.neustar Position Overview Reporting to the General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel will work alongside senior legal and business leaders to formulate solutions to evolving challenges. To execute on these solutions, this individual must also possess strong analytical, communication and negotiating skills, and an understanding of the Information Services market. For the right individual, this position provides a unique opportunity to be exposed to all corporate legal matters and make a valuable contribution. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: --- Identify and analyze legal issues and risks, negotiate, review and draft legal contracts, "think through" questions or concerns beyond the immediate transaction, present clear recommendations, and ensure legal compliance across the full spectrum of legal issues facing the company. --- Manage, coordinate and drive an M&A deal cycle, including the negotiation, drafting and review of transaction documents (i.e., purchase and sale agreements, term sheets, joint venture agreements, confidentiality agreements and engagement letters). --- Assist management with employment law concerns, contracts, claims, company policies, corporate compliance, and corporate governance. --- Assist the General Counsel in managing litigation and other disputes. --- Respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers, and the business community. --- Anticipate legal issues and effectively resolve sensitive and complex legal matters involving multiple stakeholders. --- Work collaboratively with the broader Neustar legal team by sharing knowledge, seeking connectivity, and relating specific areas of expertise to the group's broader business contribution. Work with the team to evaluate, analyze and frame challenges. --- Perform other duties as needed. Qualifications & Skills Education: --- J.D. from an accredited law school. --- Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Required Experience: --- Minimum of 4+ years of applicable law practice experience, no less than two of which shall be law firm experience. --- Experience leading or closely supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, equity transactions, joint ventures and other transactions. --- Demonstrated accountability for the deal cycle and negotiations on transactions of varying sizes and degrees of complexity. --- Experience providing legal support to various internal constituencies, including the human resources, finance, engineering, product management, privacy, external affairs, and marketing departments. Personal Attributes and Traits: --- Sound business acumen and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the legal matter at hand. --- Proven ability to learn and understand the commercial environment with the ability to translate evolving legal needs into actions. --- Highly responsive with proven client focus and service orientation. --- Team player with strong desire to provide business-focused legal support. --- Uniquely self-motivated with an ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities. --- The ability to work independently (with minimal direction and supervision), take initiative, and manage multiple priorities and assignments. --- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced and fluid environment. --- Deal-focused with a sense of urgency to get things done. --- Willingness and expectation to grow substantive expertise and expand responsibilities over time. --- Flexible, open to change, able to anticipate and quick to adapt to a fast-growing, fast-evolving and challenging environment. Why Neustar? --- Neustar's offices are abuzz with bright, energetic minds working on the next big thing, all learning and creating together, and having some fun along the way. --- Join a company that is deeply committed to the growth and development of its employees. --- Terrific opportunity to join an innovative company in growth mode and help shape its future. WWW.MLAGLOBAL.COM CONFIDENTIAL Page 4 of 4 5 Neustar is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law. Contact Information To submit a resume or request additional information, please contact: Neustar does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. Neustar will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes. DIVERSITY
Diversity, inclusion and teamwork are second nature to Neustar; and these values permeate our entire business structure. Neustar is committed to creating an environment where a wide spectrum of opinions and beliefs are actively sought, listened to and respected. Further, our talented workforce draws from the many geographic areas and markets in which Neustar operates worldwide, which represents a distinct competitive advantage. The rich and varied personal and professional backgrounds of our employees make Neustar a dynamic and rewarding company at which to build a career. We invite you to join us.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability
Neustar, Inc. considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law and other state and local requirements. Neustar, Inc., complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. Posted 2 Days Ago Full time R-3391 About Us Neustar is an information services and technology company and a leader in identity resolution providing the data and technology that enables trusted connections between companies and people at the moments that matter most. Neustar offers industry-leading solutions in Marketing, Risk, Communications, and Security that responsibly connect data on people, devices and locations, continuously corroborated through billions of transactions. Neustar serves more than 8,000 clients worldwide, including 60 of the Fortune 100. Learn how your company can benefit from the power of trusted connections here: https://www.home.neustar .

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