Technology and Data Legal Counsel

New York Permanent $200,000 - $245,000 per year View Job Description
Investment banking client is seeking a VP, Legal Counsel to advise on a wide range of technology, data and commercial transactions.
  • Investment bank seeking legal counsel to support data, tech and research
  • Hybrid role 2-3 days in New York City

About Our Client

Investment bank.

Job Description

The VP, Legal Counsel will report directly to the Managing Director and will be responsible for supporting the equity research team on a wide range of commercial and technology related legal matters, including:

  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial, vendor and technology related agreements pertaining to the financial services industry
  • Advise the business on data-focused issues relevant to financial services, including: data use permissions and restrictions, IP protection of copyright and trade secrets, cyber security incident response, use of AI and web scraping, etc.
  • Provide training to internal stakeholders on policies, procedures and new regulations related to technology and data
  • Provide sound legal advice to a wide range of internal clients
  • Work closely with other members of the legal team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment



The Successful Applicant

  • JD from a US ABA-accredited law school
  • Admission to NY state Bar
  • 4-6+ years of experience advising financial institution clients on commercial and technology transactions gained at a combination of law firm and in-house experience
  • Experience with data-focused issues relevant to financial services, including: data use permissions and restrictions, IP protection of copyright and trade secrets, cyber security incident response, use of AI and web scraping, as well as significant contract negotiation experience
  • Experience advising clients on data and technology matters inside the regulatory frameworks of a broker-dealer
  • Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
  • CIPP a plus
  • Must have experience partnering directly with clients on a daily basis
  • Team player with excellent communication skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Hybrid environment
  • Room for career advancement
Contact
Jennifer Pettigrew
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6632647

Job summary

Function
Legal
Subsector
Legal Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
New York
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jennifer Pettigrew
Job reference
JN-012025-6632647

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