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Senior Legal Counsel - JhbFull job descriptionWE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW TEAM MEMBER! JOIN US! LSEG is looking to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to join Markets Legal Team. The successful candidate should have a proven record of client service and a practical, problem-solving approach to support the business globally. They will be a hands-on and proactive general commercial lawyer to provide specialist and strategic legal advice to the Groups Markets Division. This role is based in Johannesburg and reports to a senior Markets counsel based in London.WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?Supporting the business with a wide range of legal advice across all jurisdictions, becoming a subject matter expert and go-to person for all sales team enquiries.Collaborating with senior lawyers on strategic and corporate initiatives, and regulatory analysis.Drafting and negotiating agreements with customers, vendors, partners and other third parties, including data licenses, software and intellectual property licenses, intercompany and outsourcing agreements and other commercial agreements.Support on litigation, regulatory and trading venue disciplinary matters and complaints from market participants.Coordinating and working with outside counsel and managed legal services, acting as a point of escalation for legal issues.Responsible for maintaining, updating and revising contract template agreements, rule books and supporting process improvement and automation within the Legal team.Working closely with Compliance, implementing internal controls, policies and procedures to increase efficiencies and assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, corporate policies and ethical standards.WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?4+ years experience at a reputable law firm / inhouse legal team.Experience in the field of financial regulation is desirable.Willingness to develop knowledge of current and developing legal issues, the regulatory environment and trends in Markets and develop a good understanding of the Markets business.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Strong contract negotiation and drafting abilities, with the ability to understand and simplify complex concepts and issues.Excellent planning, organisational, analytical and decision-making skills, ability to handle projects.Strong skills to work both collaboratively and independently.Sound administrative and time management skills, with sharp attention to detail.Strong interpersonal skills and capability to build strong, trusted and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across different functions and cultures; judgement, tact and discretion when dealing with people and issues.WHY JOIN US?A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce: an ability to work within a global, diverse and inclusive company with 300 years heritage and 25,000 people; We have a variety of Inclusion Networks who are a powerful lever of belonging, Plus an Employee Referral Bonus SchemeConstant Learning: 90 Day Sales On-Boarding Program, e-learning platform, a range of workshops, Access to real-time economic dataProfessional Development: Quarterly Connects to ensure you meet your Goals & ObjectivesFocus on Wellbeing ; A hybrid working model, we promote physical health and provide access to Mental Health Support, private medical healthcare, corporate pension plan, Daily "Me Hour", Annual wellness allowanceMake An Impact: 2 Volunteer Days a Year to Help Make the World a Better Place, Matched FundraisingLSEG 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. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.Please take a moment to read thisprivacy noticecarefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what its used for, and how its obtained,your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

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