About the Team
Our Legal team provides expert advice across all key practice areas relevant to a global media and information business, including commercial, privacy, employment, intellectual property, corporate governance, M&A, compliance, and media law. We work collaboratively across regions to support Dow Jones’s business and growth objectives.
About the Role
We are looking for a Legal Counsel – Commercial to join our London-based team. In this role, you’ll advise on a broad range of commercial and transactional matters, with a focus on Dow Jones’s B2B businesses across the UK and Europe. You’ll provide practical and timely legal support that enables business goals while managing risk. Around 30% of your time will focus on supporting the integration of newly acquired companies into Dow Jones’s B2B operations.
You will report to the Assistant General Counsel based in the United States.
You Will
Be responsible for commercial legal matters arising in the UK and European region, including but not limited to advising Sales in relation to negotiation and structure of licensing transactions, and advising relevant personnel in relation to negotiation and structure of relationships with information providers, vendors, consultants, and distributors;
Review and negotiate inbound content and data licensing agreements, software development agreements, consulting agreements, NDAs and maintenance agreements;
Support integration streams for companies that have recently been acquired by Dow Jones, including contract harmonisation, and legal integration planning to support Dow Jones’s strategy;
Participate in activities to support the B2B sales and product teams, such as revising and updating contract templates, conducting training sessions for the B2B sales team, and sharing knowledge of legal and commercial policy changes with both legal and business colleagues.
Identify and evaluate legal and business risks in commercial operations to liaise with business leaders and other members of the Dow Jones legal department regarding solutions to those risks;
Participate in frequent but ad hoc projects which may be region-specific or global in nature;
Maintain updated knowledge of legal and regulatory developments, notably around GenAI, privacy laws and commercial licensing that are relevant to Dow Jones
Qualified solicitor (England and Wales) with 4–7 years PQE.
Strong experience advising on commercial and intellectual property matters; experience with civil law jurisdictions is an advantage.
Knowledge of EU public procurement regulations is desirable.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally.
Fluency in English; proficiency in another European language is a plus.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment.
A proactive, collaborative approach with strong stakeholder management skills and cultural awareness across global teams.
A commitment to high professional and ethical standards.
Our Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Comprehensive Insurance Plans
Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
Education Benefits
Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
Commuter Transit Program
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program
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Dow Jones - LegalJob Category:
Legal, Compliance & AuditUnion Status:
Non-Union role
What We Do
When you join Dow Jones, you become part of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business intelligence, we're newswires, websites, newspapers, apps, newsletters, databases, magazines, and video --including some of the widest-read and most-respected brands, like The Wall Street Journal, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Financial News, DJX, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource.
Our products inform the discussions and decisions that are vital to the world's commerce, while our databases make the business world more transparent. We continually develop technology to transform information into insight and prosperity. We enlighten and inspire audiences around the globe with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content.
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