Legal Counsel – Commercial

Dow Jones; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information organization is seeking a Legal Counsel - Commercial to provide legal support for its B2B operations in the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of PQE, strong skills in commercial law, and the ability to manage complex legal matters. This role involves advising on licensing transactions and supporting the integration of newly acquired companies, ensuring risk is managed while meeting business goals.

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

Qualifications

• 4–7 years PQE in commercial law.
• Experience with B2B transactions is crucial.
• Fluency in English; another EU language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for commercial matters in the UK and Europe.
• Negotiate licensing and consulting agreements.
• Manage legal integration for newly acquired companies.

Skills

Commercial legal advice

Intellectual property matters

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified solicitor (England and Wales)

Job description

Overview

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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

You Have

• 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

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/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 [e-mail]. 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

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.

Req ID: 49471

London, England, United Kingdom 19 hours ago

London, England, United Kingdom

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