Nielsen

Associate General Counsel – Global Clients & Global Retailers

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Market Research, Consumer IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and maintain active admission to a state Bar. A minimum of 5-6 years of business law experience is required, including in-house legal experience, with a strong preference for experience in data licensing or the market research industry. Law firm experience is preferred but not mandatory. The ideal candidate will be business-oriented, capable of recommending solutions and strategies clearly and concisely, and adept at managing multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong relationship-building skills, a collaborative approach, high accountability, motivation, transparency, integrity, candor, and a customer-focused mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and closing commercial deals for NIQ's largest global clients and retailers. This includes providing rapid, practical, business-oriented legal advice to commercial leaders, reviewing and interpreting executed commercial contracts, licensing agreements, alliances, and other sophisticated transactions. The role involves drafting and negotiating confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, terms sheets, letters of intent, and transactional documents such as inbound/outbound licenses. Additionally, the Associate General Counsel will collaborate with the General Counsel, regional legal colleagues, business teams, and functional leaders on global legal initiatives, procurement, compliance, technology, privacy, data protection, and finance matters. Participation in legal department meetings and handling other assigned matters by the General Counsel are also key responsibilities.

Skills

Legal Advice
Commercial Deals
Contract Negotiation
Data Licensing
Market Research
Professional Services Agreements
Business Acumen
Project Management
Relationship Building

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
$45.1MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.
Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.
Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.
The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.
Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.
Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.
Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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