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.

This a REMOTE position for candidates currently based in the United States. Candidates must be physically located in the US to be considered.

Job Description

The Media Counsel will provide legal support for NIQ’s media and commercial teams, focusing on drafting and negotiating contracts for media, data licensing, and market research solutions. This role ensures timely, pragmatic legal guidance to accelerate deals while protecting company interests.

Draft and negotiate agreements for clients who license NIQ’s data to strengthen their brands and improve marketing and advertising effectiveness, ensuring compliance with usage rights and privacy requirements
Lead negotiations on data licensing and usage, balancing client needs with NIQ standards
Identify privacy, security, and compliance issues during contract and product intake; coordinate with stakeholders to resolve
Partner with commercial, product, operations, privacy and finance teams to develop negotiation strategies and escalate risk decisions
Maintain and improve contract templates, fallback clauses, and playbooks to standardize positions and reduce cycle times
Support dispute prevention and resolution by interpreting contractual obligations and crafting business‑forward solutions

Qualifications

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 media, advertising, data/tech, or market research.
Strong knowledge of IP, content usage, and data licensing principles required.
Demonstrated understanding of data flows, clean rooms, AI usage, and privacy implications in commercial agreements
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to present risk trade‑offs clearly

Additional Information

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $151,000 - $180,000. 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

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