with active admission to the New York Bar and 8+ years of relevant legal experienceSubstantial in‑house legal experience; prior work at a financial services, financial data, or financial technology company strongly preferredDemonstrated expertise in commercial licensing, contract drafting and negotiation, and legal advisory workHands‑on experience with market data, global exchanges, and financial services/markets, with the ability to operate across diverse product areasDeep familiarity with the global regulatory landscape impacting IDS services, including MiFID II, SEC, CFTC, GDPR, U.S. export control laws, OFAC requirements, IOSCO principles, and BMR (index industry)Skills and AttributesExcellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to deliver clear, concise advice to senior management and business headsProven negotiation skills with a track record of navigating complex, multi‑party commercial arrangementsBusiness‑minded—able to provide practical solution‑oriented guidanceStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent matters in a fast‑paced, global environment; flexibility to accommodate international time zones as neededEntrepreneurial mindset: quickly absorbs new business contexts, identifies risk, and proposes workable solutions without requiring extensive directionProcess‑oriented approach—continuously seeks to improve templates, workflows, and operational efficiencyProactive, collaborative, and positive “can‑do” attitude; demonstrates strong team citizenship and mentorshipNew York Base Salary RangeThe expected base salary for this role, if located in New York, is between $210,000 and $255,000 USD. ResponsibilitiesOwn the end‑to‑end legal relationship with IDS's largest customers—negotiating deals that span data licenses, market data and financial product licenses, redistribution arrangements, and exchange agreements across global marketsAdvise on complex, strategic commercial transactions across the businessShape how IDS's legal team uses AI, from contract review and workflow automation to template development as part of a broader legal innovation initiativeDraft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements for IDS, with an emphasis on U.S.-based customer data license agreements and data sourcing contractsNegotiate and advise on complex, strategic commercial transactions across the businessProvide timely, business‑oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders across sales, product, finance, marketing, and Market Data GovernanceIdentify legal and regulatory risk within proposed business strategies and offer practical, creative solutionsEnsure all advice is consistent with applicable regulatory requirements and ICE policies, including global data protection and financial services regulationsAssist in the preparation and review of external Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs)Collaborate actively with commercial and product teams during client negotiations and issue resolutionDrive improvements to legal workflows, templates, and processes—including leveraging AI‑based tools and initiativesContribute to a positive, professional, and collaborative legal department culture; mentor junior team members and support team citizenshipKnowledge and ExperienceJ.D.