Job Description
In-House Legal Counsel / Contract Specialist Part-Time London & Remote
A leading provider of financial market data and analytics services is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel / Contract Specialist to join the business on a permanent, part-time basis.
Established in 1994, the company supports the global financial community through the delivery of securities reference data, corporate actions, end-of-day pricing and economic data services.
This role offers flexible and remote working arrangements, with the opportunity to work across four jurisdictions: the UK, Morocco, India and the USA.
The business holds internationally recognised ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accreditations and is committed to maintaining high standards and service excellence.
The In-House Legal Counsel Role
Working closely with the CEO, senior management and sales teams, you will support the continued growth of the business by leading on legal, governance, compliance and risk matters.
You will take responsibility for legal negotiations with clients, partners and suppliers, while ensuring the business remains compliant with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise senior management on relevant UK and international legal and regulatory developments
- Provide legal, company secretarial, risk and compliance support across the business
- Draft and negotiate NDAs, sales contracts, reseller agreements and partner contracts
- Review third-party agreements including software, IT, banking, data provision and lease contracts
- Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations
- Maintain and update standard agreement templates
- Develop and review legal policies, procedures and governance processes
- Act as lead advisor on compliance and risk management across HR, IT and Finance
- Deliver compliance guidance and employee awareness initiatives
- Support ISO9001 compliance and external accreditations
- Manage Companies House filings and group company board minutes
- Administer the company Share Option Scheme
- Draft employment contracts for overseas employees
- Support the CEO with ad hoc projects and business initiatives
Person Specification
Essential
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law
- Professional qualification in Law or Company Secretarial practice
Experience
- Minimum 5 years' legal or company secretarial experience within a commercial environment
- Experience advising in a fast-paced and evolving business
- Experience working across different business functions and international jurisdictions
Skills & Attributes
- Strong knowledge of legal, governance and compliance matters
- Commercial awareness and sound business judgement
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence and build relationships across the business
- Highly organised with the ability to manage changing priorities
- Proactive, solutions-focused and able to use initiative effectively
Desirable
- MBA or advanced qualification in Law, Finance, Business Management or Company Secretarial practice
- Experience within a fast-growing or entrepreneurial business
- Financial data services industry experience
- ISO9001 audit experience
- French language reading skills
Additional Requirements
Right to Work in the UK
What's on Offer
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Opportunity to work within an international business environment
- Diverse and collaborative culture
- Long-term career opportunity within an established and growing organisation
