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Legal Counsel - JhbFull job descriptionWe are looking to recruit a Legal Counsel with a proven record of client service and a practical, problem-solving approach to support our Data & Analytics businesses across EMEA.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 Groups Data & Analytics Division.Proficiency in English is essential. French and German language skills are advantageous.Role ResponsibilitiesProviding a wide range of legal advice and support to the sales, partnerships and proposition teams in EMEA.Reviewing, drafting, revising and negotiating agreements with customers, vendors, partners and other third parties, including data licenses and software licenses, master agreements, product terms and conditions, and other complex commercial agreements.Advising on legal issues related to the collection, usage and licensing of news/content/data from multiple sources.Researching and responding to general legal inquiries from in-house clients that may relate to litigation, regulatory issues, intellectual property, privacy matters and data misuse.Sharing responsibility for maintaining, updating and revising contract template agreements and integrating customer contracts of acquired companies.Helping to identify, assess and brief senior lawyers in the team on potential and actual risks and legal exposures and take appropriate proactive and remedial measures.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 Required2+ years experience in a legal position handling a broad range of commercial law matters; experience at a top law firm, data vendor or financial institution a plus.Exposure to financial services, technology, media and telecommunications environments is advantageous.Must be proficient in English.Must have a law degree (or equivalent qualification) from an accredited law school.Excellent written and oral communications skills.Strong contract negotiation and drafting abilities.Outstanding dedication to internal and external customer service.Excellent planning, organisational, 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.Excellent interpersonal skills and capability to build strong, trusted and effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across different functions and cultures, positively influencing the behavior of multiple stakeholders, and successfully balancing customer interests while maintaining a good legal and fiscal position for the company.LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyones race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. 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