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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have legal experience in commercial law, fluency in English, strong contract skills, project management ability, and interpersonal skills, preferably in financial services or tech.
  • You will provide legal support, draft and negotiate agreements, advise on content usage, ensure compliance, manage legal risks, and collaborate with teams and outside counsel.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a legal position handling a broad range of commercial law subject areas at a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
  • Must be fluent in English with excellent written and oral communications skills.
  • Must have experience working on complex transactional matters and the ability to take immediate ownership of matters (with escalation support, as needed).
  • Exposure to financial services and technology environments is advantageous.
  • Qualified to practice in the UK, Europe, Middle East or Africa and have a law degree from an accredited law school.
  • Strong contract negotiation and drafting abilities.
  • Ability to articulate legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.
  • Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Strong skills to work both as part of a team and independently and manage multiple issues and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Sound administrative and time management skills, with sharp attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects and deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and capability to build strong, trusted and effective working relationships with key internal and external customers across different functions and cultures.

Responsibilities

  • Providing a wide range of legal advice and support to the sales, product proposition and business leadership teams in EMEA.
  • Reviewing, drafting, revising and negotiating agreements with customers, vendors, partners and other third parties, including data and software licenses, strategic partnerships, master agreements, and other complex commercial agreements.
  • Advising on legal issues related to the collection, usage and licensing of content, data and news.
  • Researching and responding to general legal inquiries from in-house clients that may relate to contentious matters, regulatory and/or compliance considerations, intellectual property and privacy matters.
  • Supporting projects and initiatives to drive D&A’s divisional objectives.
  • Identifying ways to enhance and support the improvement of internal processes and procedures to ensure compliance with contract terms and work with other members of the legal team and business partners to ensure efficient contract execution processes.
  • Coordinating legal matters handled by outside counsel and managed legal service providers.
  • Collaborating with the wider Legal and Compliance function and other business partners.
  • Maintaining, updating and revising contract template agreements and supporting the integration of acquired companies.
  • Helping to identify, assess and brief EMEA’s Head of Legal and business partners on potential and actual risks and legal exposure and taking appropriate proactive and remedial measures.
  • Collaborating with and, where needed, seeking input from specialist in-house lawyers (e.g. Employment, Privacy, Anti-Trust) and Compliance professionals.
  • Implementing internal controls, policies and procedures to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, corporate policies, ethical standards and be responsible for adherence to contractual obligations.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Senior Legal Counsel position at LSEG?

The main responsibility is to provide strategic legal advice and support to the Data & Analytics business across the EMEA region, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts and advising on legal issues related to data usage and licensing.

What qualifications are required for the Senior Legal Counsel role?

Candidates must have proven experience in a legal position handling a broad range of commercial law areas, be qualified to practice in the UK, Europe, Middle East or Africa, possess a law degree from an accredited law school, and have strong contract negotiation and drafting abilities.

Is fluency in a language other than English required for the role?

While fluency in English is mandatory with excellent written and oral communication skills, knowledge of additional languages may be beneficial but is not specifically required.

What kind of experience is advantageous for applicants?

Exposure to financial services and technology environments is advantageous for candidates applying for the Senior Legal Counsel role.

Will I be expected to work independently or as part of a team?

The role requires strong skills to work both as part of a team and independently while managing multiple issues and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What type of legal matters will I be advising on?

You will advise on a wide range of legal issues related to commercial agreements, data collection and licensing, intellectual property, regulatory and compliance matters, as well as contentious issues.

Does LSEG offer any benefits for employees?

Yes, LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives.

How does LSEG define its organizational culture?

LSEG’s culture is defined by values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change, fostering a collaborative and creative environment that encourages new ideas and sustainability.

Will I have opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, LSEG encourages personal growth and offers various avenues and opportunities for broadening and deepening skills and expertise.

Is LSEG an equal opportunities employer?

Yes, LSEG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected basis under applicable law.

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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a diversified international markets infrastructure business —earning our clients’ trust for over 300 years. That legacy of customer-focused excellence ensures that you can rely on our expertise in capital formation, intellectual property and risk and balance sheet management. As global leaders in financial indexing, benchmarking and analytic services, we offer unrivalled access to international capital markets. Our high-performance technology solutions enable companies worldwide to access funds for growth and development. And with our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions, we provide a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services that help our customers pursue—and achieve—their ambitions. You can count on our open access model for unparalleled partnership, flexibility, stability, and support across all of our businesses. That’s how we make a difference— ensuring people can meet their potential—worldwide.