Legal Negotiations Specialist - Legal & Compliance (7 Month Contract)

**New York, NY**

Posted Apr 22, 2024 - Requisition No. 124749

The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.

**Whats the role?**

Bloombergs Legal & Compliance Department plays a critical role in supporting our businesses and operations around the world. We move quickly and thoughtfully to help address a variety of complex legal issues that arise across the Companys various businesses. Our team is made up of talented and hardworking professionals who think creatively and work collaboratively in an open environment to deliver results, drive innovation, and solve difficult problems. We also recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in cultivating a supportive workplace and the importance of giving back to our communities as evidenced by our award-winning pro bono program.

The Legal Negotiations team has frontline responsibility for negotiating the legal terms and conditions of our customer contracts worldwide. Our colleagues depend on us to gain deep product and commercial contract knowledge in order to support them in closing the deal, while protecting our businesses from undue legal risk.

Based in New York, you will be an integral part of the Legal Department, working closely and supported by your Negotiations colleagues and In-House Counsel. You will be responsible for negotiating licensing agreements with Bloomberg's customers which range from major financial institutions to government entities across a wide range of fin-tech products and services that are dynamic and often cutting-edge. We'll rely on you to build internal partnerships and balance both the needs and drive of Bloomberg Sales and our customers in a time-sensitive environment.

**We'll trust you to:**

Respond to contract inquiries and negotiate legal terms and conditions with our customers

Multitask 30 contract negotiations and projects at a time

Develop strong partnerships with Legal Counsel, Sales, Product, Contracts and Accounting teams

Operate in an open and communicative way with our colleagues during all phases of the negotiation

Be a quick learner who thrives in an increasingly regulated and fast paced environment

Stay abreast of business sales and product strategies

Be an active participant in identifying and supporting projects that continuously improve our own operations as well as those that streamline processes between us and our business partners

**Youll need to have:**

A Bachelor's or Law degree or equivalent

A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated contract experience negotiating legal and commercial terms & conditions with customers or suppliers

Experience partnering closely with legal counsel

Strong attention to detail and risk

Superb work ethic and judgment

Excellent organization and time management skills

Superb written and oral communication skills

Ability to quickly learn and navigate Bloombergs proprietary technology, which is an integral part of the contract process workflow

Adaptable to the changing needs of our business partners and external customers

A self-starter who is proactive, independent and solution driven

An enthusiastic teammate, who is reliable, has a positive can-do attitude and is receptive to and actions feedback

Someone who enjoys an innovative, challenging and ever-changing environment

**We'd love to see:**

Strong interpersonal skills and confidence along with excellent customer service

Experience negotiating software licensing/financial data/technology contracts

Experience working with demanding Sales partners and customers

An independent and strategic thinker who is service oriented, forward-thinking, and eager to learn

**Does this sound like you?**

Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know that the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/what-we-do/

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Salary Range: 75 - 86 USD Hourly

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation [Exempt roles only], paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.