Our Client
We are working with a leading financial services market data business who are looking for their Lead Lawyer in the 3-10PQE 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 working as part of the international legal team working in a highly varied legal role that offers exposure across multiple areas of the business. You will advise on:
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including subscription and licensing agreements, 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.
* HR & Employment Matters – advising on internal policies and employee-related legal issues.
* 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 4-10 years PQE, ideally with experience in financial services, or technology firms.
* 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.