Legal Counsel at MSCI Inc.

Job description

Scope of Responsibility

• Support our Sales team with the drafting and negotiation of their contracts.
• Participate in special projects, as required.
• Develop policies and procedures to make internal processes more efficient.
• Ad hoc commercial legal support

Specific Knowledge/Skills

• Technology and content licensing experience (including drafting and negotiating license agreements)
• Some law firm experience and some in-house experience.
• Experience in the financial services industry is helpful.
• Strong academic record.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must pay very careful attention to detail
• Important to be a self-starter - someone who will take initiative, learn new responsibilities independently
• Ability to work independently as well as with global legal team and global clients

Desired Experience

Licensing contract experience

Desired Qualifications

Qualified lawyer