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About the Role

NielsenIQ is seeking a Junior Commercial Counsel to play a key supporting role within the NA legal team. This junior legal position will assist with a broad range of commercial legal matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements under the guidance of senior legal team members. The role will collaborate with commercial, product, and operational teams to provide practical legal support on a variety of contractual matters, gaining hands-on experience supporting licensing, client, vendor, and partnership agreements.

Responsibilities

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, such as client agreements, licensing agreements, data sharing agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership arrangements, under the supervision of senior counsel.
Provide day-to-day legal support to business stakeholders on commercial contracting matters, escalating complex issues to the Senior Counsel or General Counsel as needed.
Collaborate with sales, procurement, product, privacy, and security teams to help identify and address legal and compliance considerations in commercial transactions, with guidance from senior legal colleagues.
Support the Senior Counsel, Canada, and General Counsel, Americas in managing commercial transactions and licensing arrangements, taking on increasing responsibility as experience grows.
Advise business teams on standard contractual risk, company policies, and terms, seeking guidance from senior lawyers on more complex matters.
Assist with the development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
Help manage contract workflows and support efficient contract review and execution processes.
Promptly escalate material legal or risk issues to the Senior Counsel, Canada, or General Counsel, Americas to ensure proper handling and resolution.

Requirements

LL.B. or J.D. and admission to practice law in a Canadian province.
Approximately 2–4 years of relevant legal experience, ideally including work supporting commercial transactions at a law firm or in-house.
Some experience drafting and negotiating B2B commercial agreements is an asset.
Familiarity with intellectual property, licensing, and data-related contractual issues is preferred.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a global environment, and a willingness to learn from and support senior legal team members.

Skills

Commercial transactions
Technology
Data
Market research
Intellectual property
Licensing
Communication
Stakeholder management

Location

Canada

Work Type

Remote
Full-time

Experience Level

Junior
2-4 years

Education Level

LL.B. or J.D.
Admission to practice law in a Canadian province

Salary/Compensations

CAD 85,000 - CAD 108,000

Benefits

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

About the Company

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.
NIQ delivers the Full View™ with a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms.
NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

Equal Opportunity

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.