Lead Counsel, Innovative FS Data Analytics Business in City of London

Job description

Our Client

We are working with a leading financial services market data business who are looking for their Lead Lawyer in the 10+PQE level range to join their legal team.

This is a strategic, high-impact position offering autonomy and visibility across the business. You will be the dedicated legal advisor for the business, working closely with senior stakeholders and coordinating legal support across EMEA.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be the primary legal contact for the business, supported by a team of subject matter experts and one direct report based in New York.

• Draft, review and negotiate Master Data Services, and other market data agreements across a range of locations .
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements. Vendor contracts, outsourcing agreements and customer terms and conditions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate tech specific contracts incl. SaaS agreements
• Identify potential legal risks and provide strategic advice to mitigate these risks, ensuring the company’s operations align with legal requirements.
• Advise on data protection and intellectual property matters.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams across various departments, including product development, marketing, and human resources, ensuring that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer with 10+ years PQE, ideally with experience in market data, financial services, or technology.
• Strong understanding of data licensing and regulatory frameworks.
• Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Experience in leadership or management roles, even if informal.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and advise at senior levels.

*Candidates with equivalent experience outside of the PQE will be considered for this role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English