Senior Legal Advisor “Commercial IT & IP law”

Job title:

Senior Legal Advisor “Commercial IT & IP law”

Company:

Murex

Job description

Murex is a global fintech leader in trading, risk management and processing solutions for capital markets.Operating from our 19 offices, 3 000 Murexians from over 60 different nationalities ensure the development, implementation and support of our platform which is used by banks, asset managers, corporations and utilities, across the world.Join Murex and work on the challenges of an industry at the forefront of innovation and thrive in a people-centric environment.You’ll be part of one global team where you can learn fast and stay true to yourself.The teamYou’ll be part of one dynamic global team (currently twelve persons in total based in Europe, New York, Singapore) where you can stay true to yourself while working closely with colleagues with diverse backgrounds.Murex management place a strong emphasis on legal matters which is somewhat exceptional in its industry. This gives the legal department an important role within Murex but is also predicated on an expectation of maintaining very high standards, notably strong legal judgment based on an up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of black letter law and the ability to communicate this coherently and effectively and to apply it with commercial common-sense.What you’ll do?Under the supervision of the EMEA General Counsel, you will provide legal advice to the sales team in relation to pre-sales contracts/processes:

• draft NDAs, review of RFI/RFPs and software licenses, maintenance and services contracts including SaaS, amendments with international institutional customers (banks, hedge funds, financial institutions and multinational companies).This includes the preparation and tracking of issues lists and revised drafts.
• gain autonomy to handle negotiations.
• provide day-to-day assistance to the sales team in relation to contract management compliance requests made by clients and other day-to-day matters

You may also assist in a range of corporate matters and the negotiation of procurement contracts including inbound licenses and connectivity agreements for the Murex group.Your profile/Who you are ?

• Excellent academic background in law – International studies abroad or native in English language
• At least 5 years of experience in an international company, a background in a law firm would be a plus.
• Excellent drafting skills in English language
• Very good knowledge of IP/IT and commercial law – Familiarity with software license and IT agreements would be a plus
• Appetite for commercial contract negotiation
• Willingness to work as a team player in a challenging environment

Why should you join us ?

• Join a market leader boasting a 35+ year track record in a growing and dynamic industry.
• Opportunity to make an impact on a business where the legal function is strongly valued.
• Agile collaboration with colleagues with diverse backgrounds
• An international environment offering prospects for global work.

Expected salary

Location

Paris

Job date

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:37:39 GMT

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