Contracts Negotiator

As a contract professional supporting the legal department within the Data & Analytics division of LSEG, you will primarily be responsible for drafting, negotiating and coordinating/administering sales and sales-related agreements, including large master agreements with customers, terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements and software licenses. You will report to the legal department and respond directly to customer’s comments and negotiate with customers, including the customer’s legal department.

Responsibilities include facilitating review and proper approval for legal terms, as well as working with sales, finance, commercial strategy, and product on contract terms which affect the deal. These responsibilities will require extensive interaction and coordination with the external customer, and the sales, finance, product, and legal departments of LSEG.

Qualifications

Strong experience in interpreting and drafting contracts, negotiating sales agreements, support agreements, license agreements and Master Agreements.

Excellent negotiation skills. Excellent written/verbal communication skills. Ability to positively influence behavior of multiple collaborators, as well as to be able to successfully balance the interests of the customer with maintaining a good fiscal and risk position for the company.

Ability to think strategically and creatively, to identify and resolve legal issues, possess knowledge of LSEG products, services and organizational structure.

Works well as a team member and builds rapport and trust with both internal and external clients.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Must possess a high level of integrity and professionalism.

Possess highly developed organizational skills and be articulate, diligent and hard-working.

Experience:

A minimum of 4 years' experience as a paralegal, contract manager or negotiating contracts.

Experience with technology or licensing agreements a plus.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) is required, and experience with computer database programs is an asset.

Training or education in business and/or corporate law, negotiation, legal writing, redlining, a definite plus.

Experience working with financial and technology firms a definite plus.

Experience working in Salesforce or other customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Experience working on projects involving multiple collaborators and/or subject matter experts a plus.

Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Variable Incentive Compensation plan. Target variable compensation will be commensurate with the posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience. LSEG roles (excluding internships and part-time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of: Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time-off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match. LSEG’s Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.

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 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 mental health or physical disability needs.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s 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.

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 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 mental health or physical disability needs.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s 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.