Legal Specialist - 12 month Contract

Job Description

The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy were known for. Its what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our cultureis wide open like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldnt do anywhere else. Itsup to you to make it happen. Whats the roleBloombergs Legal & Compliance Department plays a critical role in supporting our businesses and operations around the world. We move quickly and thoughtfully to help address a variety of complex legal issues that arise across the Companys various businesses.Our team is made up of talented and hardworking professionals who think creatively and work collaboratively in an open environment to deliver results, drive innovation, and solve difficult problems. We also recognize the value of diversity and inclusion incultivating a supportive workplace and the importance of giving back to our communities as evidenced by our award-winning pro bono program. Based in London, you will be an integral part of the Legal department, working closely with and supported by your Legal Negotiations colleagues. You will be responsible for providing contractual support to a team of Negotiations Specialists, such as managingthe legal responses to Customer Requests for Proposals/Information (RFPs/RFIs), ensuring that the product responses do not put the Company at legal risk, negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in conjunction with Legal Negotiations and Counsel, and respondingto Customer requests for various forms and licensing contracts. You may also be responsible for light negotiations of our software. Our customers range from major financial institutions to government entities across a wide range of fin-tech products and servicesthat are dynamic and often cutting-edge. Well rely on you to build internal partnerships and balance both the needs and drive of Bloomberg Sales and our customers in a time-sensitive environment. Well Trust you to:

• Multitask and manage multiple time sensitive tasks and projects in a challenging, fast-paced and fluid environment
• Provide responses to Legal & Compliance related questions for all Customer RFPs and review them in their entirety for undue legal risk
• Respond to contract inquiries and negotiate light NDA legal terms and conditions with tight deadlines
• Work in close partnership with Legal Negotiations Specialists, Counsel, Sales, Product, Contracts and Accounting
• Operate in an open and communicative way with our colleagues and customers
• Be a quick learner who thrives in an increasingly regulated and fast paced environment
• Use proprietary technology to research contractual clauses, historical agreements and customer account information
• Stay abreast of business sales and product strategies
• Be an active participant in identifying and supporting projects that continuously improve our own operations and as well as those that streamline processes between us and our business partners.

Youll need to have:

• A bachelors degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience*
• Experience negotiating some light contractual legal terms & conditions, preferably data / technology contracts and licensing software solutions
• Experience in a customer or supplier contract management type role, preferably experience working on RFPs
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Superb written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Superb work ethic
• Ability to apply good judgment in identifying legal issues and weighing risk
• Adaptability to the changing needs of our business partners and external customers

*Please note we use years of experience as a guide but we certainly will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary for the role. Wed love to see:

• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence along with excellent customer service skills
• An independent and strategic thinker who is service-oriented, takes ownership, and is forward-thinking
• One who is eager to learn, proactive, independent and solution driven
• Someone who is responsive, reliable and has a positive can-do attitude
• An enthusiastic teammate, receptive to and actions feedback
• A self- starter who can work with minimal supervision and is independent in prioritizing their work
• Someone who enjoys an innovative, challenging and ever-changing environment

Does this sound like you Apply if you think were a good match. Well get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at: https://company/what-we-do/ Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, colour, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin,race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, orany other classification protected by applicable law. Bloomberg provides reasonable adjustment/accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable adjustment/accommodationinclude but are not limited to making a change to the application process work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, pleaseemail (Americas), (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), or (Asia-Pacific), based on the region you are submitting an application for. Alternatively, you can get support from our disability partner EmployAbility, please contact + or .uk.