Senior Legal Counsel – CP&ESG North America

Hybrid Role - Must be able to attend meetings and/or conferences onsite as needed. Preferred office locations are: New York, Chicago, Tampa and Atlanta. We will consider candidates who reside near other Wolters Kluwer offices.  

About the role

The Senior Legal Counsel of CP&ESG within the Global Law and Compliance Department (GLCD) will support primarily the Tagetik business unit in North America, with possible support to TeamMate and Corporate Tax business units in the same region, as needed. The role will collaborate with business and legal leaders to reach decisions that support the organization’s objectives. The individual in this position will be a trusted advisor, providing strategic insights and expert legal support. The position reports to the Managing Legal Counsel for TeamMate and Corporate Tax, also based in North America.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal support in structuring, drafting, negotiating and managing complex and high value software transactions, master services agreements and related statements of work, partner, reseller and strategic alliance arrangements as well as vendor and consulting agreements, with minimal supervision. 
• Ensure legal strategies align with organizational goals.
• Innovate processes and drive continuous legal improvement.
• Provide top-tier legal advice and strategic recommendations.
• Implement and support forward-thinking legal solutions and frameworks.
• Foster strong relationships with leadership within the business and the GLCD.
• Track and respond to critical changes in the legal landscape.

Skills and Requirements

• A minimum of 8+ years of progressively responsible legal experience, ideally gained through a combination of employment with an internationally recognized law firm and a global corporate law department.  
• Admission to practice law in the jurisdiction where the candidate resides.
• Prior management experience would be a plus but not required. 
• Willingness to travel when necessary or appropriate.
• Strong intellect, excellent legal acumen (including excellent drafting skills), and rigorous analytical skills.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, technology, and business leaders to advise on the design, development, commercialization and deployment of software, data and AI-enabled products.
• Support AI initiatives within the Wolters Kluwer enterprise, the GLCD and the CP&ESG business unit, including advising on products, emerging AI regulation(s) and responsible AI frameworks.
• Functional knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies, including experience applying AI tools to streamline legal and compliance processes, enhance productivity, and support business innovation.
• Understanding of laws and regulations applicable to the business.
• Excellent communications and change management skills.
• A proven history of working well with and influencing a management team. 
• Proficiency in English (both written and oral).

Our Offer

In return, we offer the opportunity to join a welcoming and effective global legal team that collaborates with a highly successful, growing, market-leading organization with a strong mission and values, as well as a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Our working practices and cultures are modern, flexible and focus on getting the best from our colleagues, which we understand can mean different things to different people. 

Why Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer N.V. is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services. 
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. 

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation:

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position.  Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process. 

Additional Information:

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.