Legal Counsel — Strategic Partnerships & Commercial Contracting

1 мес. назад

United KingdomEuropeOnsite

Legal Counsel responsible for strategic partnerships and commercial contracting at .

About is the market standard in index rebalance intelligence — a field growing rapidly as passive investing reshapes global markets, with passive holdings in the US now exceeding active. We are at an inflection point: new AI-enabled products are accelerating our growth and expanding our footprint across capital markets. We operate at the frontier of a question that will define the next decade of the information economy: how critical data and IP is licensed, valued, and shared. Our work centres on distinguishing raw from derived information and structuring innovative agreements that unlock economic value for all parties. Joining means becoming an expert in this space early, at a company where it is core to the business rather than a side function. Our structure is

Negotiate and draft commercial agreements across the full range: order forms, master/framework agreements, data licensing agreements, and NDAs
Apply and develop negotiation techniques and economic principles to construct mutually beneficial deals
Build and refine contracting playbooks and template agreements using the latest AI tooling and platforms
Enable commercial and sales teams to self-serve on standard agreements by making the playbooks simple and robust
Represent externally — on calls, in writing, and face to face

A Bachelor's degree in Law
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong collaboration and team communication skills
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
A strong work ethic and the drive to move quickly and efficiently through a high volume of commercial work
An English law degree and/or qualification as a lawyer
A strong academic record
Evidence of entrepreneurial spirit
A long-term outlook — you're looking for a career, not a stepping stone, and you're motivated by the mission
Experience in the legal or commercial team of an exchange, index provider, or financial data/analytics business
Exposure to data licensing arrangements, on the supplier side, the customer side, or ideally both
Alternatively, experience with commercial contracting at a SaaS or data-driven business

Competitive base salary, discretionary bonus, and equity participation
Direct exposure to founders and senior leadership in a flat, low-bureaucracy organisation
A front-row seat in AI adoption in capital markets and legal operations
Deep expertise in data and IP licensing — one of the most valuable specialisms of the coming decade
Real ownership: your playbooks, your deals, your impact on how the company contracts