Senior Market Data Lawyer

Birmingham Permanent £85,000 - £110,000 per year View Job Description
A global financial institution is seeking a Senior Market Data Lawyer to join its legal team in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to advise on complex market data and commercial arrangements within an investment banking environment while playing a key part in a major expansion of the organisation's legal capabilities.
  • £110k senior role in global investment banking
  • Specialist market data & commercial work

About Our Client

The client is a globally recognised financial services organisation operating across investment, corporate and retail banking. Known for its strong regulatory standards, global reach and commitment to innovation in financial markets, the organisation continues to invest heavily in its legal and technology infrastructure. Employees benefit from a high-performing yet collaborative environment, strong leadership exposure and opportunities to work on sophisticated international projects within a regulated market.

Job Description

The Senior Market Data Lawyer will be:



  • Advising on market data licensing and vendor agreements


  • Drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology contracts


  • Supporting investment banking and trading teams on data usage matters


  • Managing legal risk and regulatory considerations across data services


  • Working closely with procurement, technology and compliance teams

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Market Data Lawyer should be:



  • A solicitor with strong commercial contracts experience


  • Experienced advising on market data agreements within an investment bank


  • Familiar with vendor licensing arrangements and financial market data services


  • Commercially minded with strong stakeholder engagement skills


  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment

What's on Offer

This permanent opportunity offers a salary of up to £110,000 alongside a competitive banking benefits package including performance-related bonus, private medical cover, pension contributions and flexible working arrangements. As part of a wider recruitment drive within the legal team, the role offers excellent career development opportunities and exposure to complex, high-value financial market operations within a global institution.

If you're an experienced Senior Market Data Lawyer, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.

Contact
Sam Muller
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6965416
Phone number
+44 121 634 6944

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sam Muller
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6944
Job reference
JN-032026-6965416