Senior Legal Counsel

LSEG•New York, NY

5d•$126,900 - $211,500•Hybrid

About The Position

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. They are dedicated, open-access partners focused on delivering excellent services. With extensive experience, deep knowledge, and a worldwide presence, they enable businesses and economies globally to fund innovation, manage risk, and create jobs. LSEG has contributed to financial stability and growth for over 300 years. They offer a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services through an open-access model, providing flexibility, stability, and trust for their customers. LSEG is headquartered in the UK with significant operations in 70 countries and employs 25,000 people globally, with over half located in Asia Pacific. The company culture emphasizes connecting, creating opportunity, and delivering excellence, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where employees can fulfill their potential. LSEG encourages personal growth through various avenues and opportunities for skill development. As a global organization rooted in growth, opportunity, diversity, and innovation, LSEG offers meaningful careers where individuals can grow, develop, and fulfill their potential.

Requirements

Qualified to practice in the US (NY Bar preferred).
Law degree from an accredited law school.
Success in providing legal guidance on ad-hoc and strategy-led projects, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) related governance frameworks (including LSEG’s Responsible AI principles and AI Intake/Huddle processes) or eCommerce and digital contracting (including data sales on technology marketplaces or B2C strategy).
Outstanding knowledge of multi-jurisdictional contracting requirements.
Broad experience and success in partnering with senior stakeholders in complex contract negotiation, particularly with Americas-based Key Strategic Accounts and the LSEG Data Access construct and contracting framework.
Excellent ability to articulate legal concepts clearly and concisely.
Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Sharp attention to detail.
Ability to independently handle projects and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong, trusted, and effective working relationships with key internal and external customers across different functions and cultures.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment.
Ability to build bridges and enjoy making a tangible impact.

Responsibilities

Support product-led transformation initiatives for the Legal & Compliance function in the Americas.
Provide legal and regulatory support to sales, product, and business leadership teams in the Americas.
Guide the collection, usage, and licensing of content, data, and news.
Respond to legal inquiries related to disputes, regulatory and/or compliance considerations, intellectual property, and privacy matters.
Support the Head of Legal, D&A Americas and business partners in driving D&A’s divisional strategic objectives, particularly concerning potential and actual risks and legal exposure.
Collaborate with specialist lawyers and Compliance professionals.
Implement internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, corporate policies, and ethical standards.
Coordinate with team members on product and business advisory to support organizational transformation, including product launches and AI-related licensing frameworks.
Collaborate with other functions to facilitate engagement with Top 250 accounts and partners on commercial and contract dialogues.
Review commercial and licensing frameworks, customer and partner-driven dialogues and integrations.
Drive consistency across account types and on eCommerce frameworks.
Identify ways to improve processes for product lifecycle management and compliance with contract terms.
Coordinate matters handled by outside counsel and legal service providers.
Collaborate with the wider Legal and Compliance function and other business partners.
Maintain and revise contract template agreements.
Support the integration of acquired companies.