Senior Corporate Counsel, Data and Content

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Draft, negotiate, and review agreements related to exchange and financial data, content distribution and aggregation, data licensing, as well as vendor and supplier contracts.

• Conduct research to create proposals and project plans for the procurement and/or distribution of data and content.

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on matters concerning data and content, including rights/restrictions related to AI and machine learning, regulatory compliance, commercial disputes, and privacy issues.

• Collaborate with the Content team on the acquisition and distribution of data and content, which includes developing relevant policies.

• Keep abreast of the evolving global legal and regulatory environment, especially concerning AI and data.

• Develop and refine legal playbooks to create scalable parameters for the company.

• Work collaboratively across various functional groups and time zones in a fast-paced environment.

• Offer legal and strategic business counsel to ensure agreements are aligned with playbooks, internal policies, and processes.

• Assist the legal team with corporate and other general legal issues as necessary.

• Report to the Director, Legal – Data & Content, and collaborate with teams in Content, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product.

⛳️ Requirements

• J.D. from a law school accredited by the ABA.

• Admission to, and good standing with, a state bar.

• At least 7+ years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to content/data procurement and distribution, as well as advising stakeholders on related issues, either in-house, at a nationally recognized law firm, or a combination of both.

• Understanding of laws and regulations governing intellectual property, financial data/research, compliance, financial regulations, securities, privacy, and other relevant federal, state, and local laws.

• Experience or a demonstrated interest in AI-related legal challenges in data and content licensing is advantageous.

• Proficiency in reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including MSAs, Services Agreements, SOWs, SLAs, Data Licensing Agreements, Content Distribution Agreements, Order Forms, and NDAs.

• Exceptional business insight and a commitment to responsive client service.

• A business-friendly and pragmatic approach while effectively managing legal risks.

• Strong negotiation abilities and the capacity to support challenging positions with patience and firmness.

• Effective communication skills with both internal and external professionals.

• Capability to work across diverse functional groups and time zones.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonus.

• Equity opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits program.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with protected disabilities, as mandated by applicable laws.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities.

• AlphaSense does not require candidates to pay for job applications, equipment, or training.