Associate General Counsel

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The Senior Commercial Contracts Counsel will serve as a key legal advisor supporting all company verticals, other than media, including financial services, government, and all other retail measurement licensing data. This position will focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, with a particular emphasis on licensing and complex agreements. The Counsel will deliver strategic and timely legal guidance to facilitate business objectives while ensuring the company’s interests and compliance requirements are robustly protected.

This is a remote position for anyone currently living in the United States

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements—including licensing, partnership, vendor, and client contracts—across all business segments, ensuring terms support business goals and mitigate risk.
• Lead negotiations on complex licensing arrangements and other commercial transactions, balancing business needs with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Identify and address legal, privacy, security, and compliance considerations throughout the contract lifecycle; collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to business stakeholders on commercial contracting matters.
• Partner with sales, procurement, product, privacy, and security teams to identify and address legal and compliance considerations in commercial transactions.

• J.D. (or equivalent) and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of experience drafting and negotiating B2B commercial contracts in preferably in market research.
• Strong knowledge of IP, content usage, and data licensing principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of data flows
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to present risk trade‑offs clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in market research.
• Familiarity with key commercial contract terms, compliance principles

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $150,000 - $175,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.  

US Benefits 

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision). 
• Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions). 
• Life and AD&D insurance. 
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions. 
• Disability insurance. 
• Tuition Reimbursement. 
• Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays. 

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion