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At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products.

Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.

Say hello to a rewarding career, and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

What You'll Do:

The Corporate Staff Attorney reports directly to the SVP, Contract Management, and Associate General Counsel and prepares, reviews, and approves a wide range of business contracts. Representing First Advantage's interests, he/she evaluates contractual risks, works with internal and external teams on contract negotiations, and finds resolutions to issues in order to enter into mutually beneficial agreements. This individual also ensures that activities, policies, business practices, and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations. This position requires a highly organized individual with excellent attention to detail. This individual must have the ability to work independently on projects and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and approve legal contracts and other documents to protect the organization's legal and business interests.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to revise contracts and modify standard terms and conditions to mutually benefit First Advantage and its customers.
• Represent First Advantage in contract negotiations with external clients and partners; serve as an advocate for the company's business interests.
• Assist in the revision of standard form contracts and the development of new form contracts that advance the organization's strategic interests in creating repetitive business transactions.
• Provide analysis and counsel on existing policies and the development of new policies.
• Perform legal research assignments and manage special projects as needed.

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• JD from an American Bar Association accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in any of the 50 states
• 3+ years of corporate contracting experience, with at least 2 years specifically involving sales/procurement of services preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Certifications:

• Experience with FCRA, GDPR and consumer protection laws preferred
• Training in and understanding of common business, technical, financial, and legal practices
• Strong knowledge of contract management principles and guidelines
• Analytical skills relative to contract information and related matters
• Ability to evaluate risk, urgency, and prioritize tasks
• Strong organizational ability and a demonstrated track record of managing urgent projects concurrently
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Proven excellence in written and verbal communication and the ability to convey complex information
• Demonstrated ability to formulate new ways of doing things in a resourceful way
• Ability to develop and maintain executive-level relationships
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the company, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with set processes and procedures

First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.

The salary range for this position is approximately $70,000-$80,000 base annually. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidates experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.