Legal Counsel

7 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Full time

Position Summary

We are looking to recruit a Legal Counsel with a proven record of client service and a practical, problem-solving approach to support our businesses across EMEA, based in South Africa.

Proficiency in English is critical. Other languages advantageous.

Role Responsibilities- Providing a wide range of legal advice and support to the sales and leadership teams in EMEA.- Reviewing, drafting, revising and negotiating agreements with customers, vendors, partners and other third parties, including data licenses, software and intellectual property licenses, master agreements, term and conditions, non-disclosure agreements, customer software licenses and other complex commercial agreements.- Advise 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, data misuse, and consumer complaints.- Working on general corporate and data licensing matters.- 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 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 Required- At least 1 year's post qualification experience in a legal position handling a broad range of commercial law fields, experience at a top law firm a plus.- Exposure to financial services, technology, media and telecommunications environments is advantageous.- Must be fluent in English.- Must be qualified to practice in the UK or European jurisdiction and have a law degree 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, interpersonal, 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 handle 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 efficiently balancing customer interests while maintaining a good legal and fiscal position for the company; Judgment, tact and discretion when dealing with people and issues.

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose - driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth - in everything we do.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 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 anyone’s 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 any mental health or physical disability needs.

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