Senior Legal Counsel

We are looking to recruit a skilled commercial lawyer with a consistent 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture backed by Employee Networks.
• A competitive referral bonus program.
• Access to private healthcare, wellness support, and pension contributions.
• Professional development opportunities and learning resources.
• Paid volunteer time to support causes that matter to you.
• A team that values your input and supports your goals.

Career Stage:
Manager

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