Legal Counsel - French Speaking

Job Description:

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. 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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. 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 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. 

OUR BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

• Education Benefits

• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Family Care Benefits

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

Company Overview:

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq, NWS, NWSA, ASX, NWS, NWSLV).

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - Legal

Job Category:

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Union Status:

Non-Union role