Responsibilities
- Negotiate bespoke data license agreements supporting the data acquisition and operations business unit (primarily vendor agreements and government agency website reviews).
- Research and track proposed and existing state and federal legislation governing data privacy and operations practices.
- Dispute and litigation support including working with business units to manage data suppression requests.
- Correspond with government agencies regarding a variety of data acquisition issues, including access, permitted use and required fees.
- Compile and maintain databases to track data use rights and restrictions.
- Collaborate closely with data acquisition and operations, client support and compliance teams to improve process efficiency.
- Identify and mitigate risks impacting data products and services.
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience working in-house at a financial services and technology company is preferred.
- Understanding of contracts law, legal terminology, legislative process and regulations relevant to data products and services preferred.
- Experience in data licensing and contract negotiations preferred.
- Experience working across departments and teams including business, sales, operations, and compliance.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and to adapt effectively in frequently changing working environments.
- A strong work ethic and desire to learn business requirements quickly, analyze legal and business risks and propose creative, business-oriented solutions.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
