Legal Counsel, Dow Jones
French Speaking
Office located in London Bridge St, London
Business news and financial information publishing
Open for applications
Business news and financial information publishing
1001+ employees
Open for applications
Office located in London Bridge St, London
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver trusted news and data to help businesses and society make decisions for a better future.
Role
Who you are
- Dow Jones is seeking an experienced commercial and information technology lawyer with background in information services transactions, commercial contracting, privacy and regulatory compliance, preferably in the Tech or Media industry
- At least 8 Years PQE qualified lawyer with a license to practice in England and Wales
- Experience with and good knowledge of commercial and intellectual property law together with a broad understanding of general legal issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with attention to detail. Fluency in spoken and written in English and French is required
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and exercise good judgment in setting priorities
- High level of initiative and self-motivation, with an ability to work in a collaborative and congenial team environment or independently
- Ability to work with clients from varying disciplines and geographic backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to discuss issues with or present to high-level executives and decision makers
- Superior work ethic and dedication to ethics and professional responsibility
What the job involves
- You will be responsible for legal matters arising in Continental Europe, Middle East & Africa and the United Kingdom (“EMEA”), together with specific regional and global projects
- You will oversee a broad variety of legal work including commercial and transactional work in support of regional business centers, advising business leaders on legal and commercial issues associated with Dow Jones B2B products
- The role involves providing professional, timely, cost-effective, practical legal advice and support, managing risks while facilitating commercial goals
- In this position you will support various departments to make sure our business activities comply with relevant policies and regulations
- Responsible for legal matters arising in the EMEA region, including but not limited to advising Sales in relation to negotiation and structure of sales transactions, and advising relevant personnel in relation to negotiation and structure of relationships with information providers, vendors, consultants, and distributors
- Review and negotiate inbound software development agreements, consulting agreements, and maintenance agreements
- Participate in activities, such as revising and updating contract templates, conducting training sessions for the B2B sales team in EMEA, sharing knowledge of legal and commercial policy changes both to legal and business colleagues
- Participate in frequent but ad hoc projects which may be region specific or global in nature; and
- Maintain updated knowledge of legal and regulatory developments notably around GenAI and privacy laws that are relevant to Dow Jones
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Dow Jones is a global leader in news and business intelligence, powering a range of well-respected brands, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial News, MarketWatch, and more. The company delivers its content to consumers through a range of formats, such as print, digital, mobile, and live events.
As companies seek to draw Millennials and Gen Z consumers to their platforms, adaptability is vital, since they are driving the demand for innovative tools and techniques, as the world evolves toward the digital-first era. Dow Jones has proven its ability to meet product optimization challenges with its reimagined Factiva offering that includes a list of new features, such as personalized results, an easy-to-use modern interface, and faster free-text search, all with a mobile-first design that adapts to any device.
The company has also focused on new product innovation by expanding its portfolio of capabilities and partnerships, further expanding into AI-powered personalization technologies and ongoing digital transformation. Already a powerhouse in the market, Dow Jones is well set to capitalize on future expansion and innovation opportunities and between 2019 and 2024, doubled its digital subscription base from 2.43 million to 4.86 million.
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Leadership
Almar Latour
(CEO, not founder)Before becoming the CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal, they were the Publisher of Barron’s Group and Executive VP of Dow Jones. They were also the previous Executive Editor of The Wall Street Journal.
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