Position Summary We are looking to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel with a proven record of client service and a practical, problem-solving approach to support our businesses across the Americas, based in New York City. The successful candidate needs to be a hands-on, commercial contracts lawyer and will provide specialist and strategic legal advice for all aspects of the Group’s Data & Analytics Division. Role Responsibilities Providing a wide range of legal advice and support to the sales, proposition and leadership teams in the Americas. Reviewing, drafting, revising and negotiating agreements with customers, vendors, partners and other third parties, including data licenses, software and intellectual property licenses, strategic partnerships, master agreements, and other complex commercial agreements. Advising on legal issues related to the collection, usage and licensing of content/data/news from multiple sources. Researching and responding to general legal inquiries from in-house clients that may relate to litigation, regulatory and/or compliance issues, intellectual property, privacy matters, data misuse, and consumer complaints. Working on general corporate and data licensing matters as well as 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 back-office to ensure swift and efficient contracts execution process. Coordinating legal matters handled by outside counsel. Sharing responsibility for maintaining, updating and revising contract template agreements and integrating customer contracts of acquired companies. Helping to identify, assess and brief Americas’ Head of Legal on potential and actual risks and legal exposures and take appropriate proactive and remedial measures. Advising as subject matter expert on the Data & Analytics business in connection with M&A activity, including integration planning and execution. Collaborating with and, where needed, seeking input from specialist in-house lawyers (eg, 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 oversee adherence to contractual obligations. Qualifications and Experience Required 4 years’ experience in a legal position handling a broad range of commercial law disciplines, experience at a top law firm a plus. Must have experience working on complex transactional matters and ability to take ownership of matters from day 1 (with escalation support, as needed) Exposure to financial services, wealth management and technology environments is advantageous. Must be qualified to practice in New York and have a law degree from an accredited law school. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Strong contract negotiation and drafting abilities. Outstanding commitment to internal and external customer service. Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills. Strong skills to work both collaboratively and independently. Sound administrative and time management skills, with sharp attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects and deadlines. At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise – and our purpose. You’ll be part of an organisation of over 25,000 people, spanning 70 countries. We recognise the individual perspectives each of our colleagues brings, and our diverse workforce is one of our greatest strengths. In supporting collaboration and creativity and encouraging new ideas across a diverse and inclusive workforce, we can improve how we are driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support from healthcare and retirement planning to paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. We are an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. 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