ABOUT US:
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.
LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.
Our people:
People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.
We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.
Position Summary
We are looking to recruit a skilled commercial lawyer with a proven record of providing strategic legal advice and a practical, problem-solving approach to support our Data & Analytics (D&A") business across the EMEA region.
The successful candidate will understand international contracting requirements, have extensive experience in negotiating commercial contracts, excellent communication skills and a strong ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Role 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.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- 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.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of
Integrity, Partnership
,
Excellence
and
Change
underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a