Legal Counsel- EMEA

Murex is a global fintech leader in trading, risk management and processing solutions for capital markets.

Operating from our 19 offices, 3 400 Murexians from over 65 different nationalities ensure the development, implementation and support of our platform which is used by banks, asset managers, corporations and utilities, across the world. 

Join Murex and work on the challenges of an industry at the forefront of innovation and thrive in a people-centric environment. You'll be part of one global team where you can learn fast and stay true to yourself.

Your Team and Context:
You'll be part of one dynamic global team (currently fifteen employees in total) and collaborate closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

As a Legal Counsel, you will take part in the department's activities while ensuring adherence to a globally consistent policy set with Senior Management, established centrally, leading to a need for consultation within the department and with management when deviations are proposed.

The EMEA Team consists of one (1) in house counsel and four (4) paralegals and the EMEA General Counsel
 

• Provide legal support in coordination with and under the supervision of the General Counsel (with the view of gaining capacity to work more independently) and assist the sales team in relation to:

(i) pre-sales contracts/processes: draft and negotiate NDAs, review RFI/RFPs (i.e. prepare internal guidelines and responses in line with the RFP requirements and applicable policies); and

(ii) Prepare draft letters on different statements and review Statement of Works; and

(iii) Become familiar with the software license and services agreements in order to gain more autonomy on these in the coming years.

• Provide day-to-day assistance to the sales team in relation to contract management, compliance requests made by clients and other BAU matters.

• Provide legal issues related to suppliers of professional and other services, including drafting, review and negotiation of confidentiality agreements, services agreements, SOWs and related terms and conditions and assistance with related processes including RFPs.

• Draft and negotiate partnership contracts with Murex's Alliance Management team, together with consultancy and training agreements with Murex suppliers.

• Assist in a range of corporate matters and the negotiation of procurement contracts, including inbound licenses and connectivity agreements for the Murex group.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor degree in Law. A diploma from a French university or Common Law system would be a plus

• A qualified lawyer before the Beirut Bar. Having completed the 3 years of internship with all exams passed

• Experience in international commercial contracts

• Good knowledge of contract and commercial law (IP/IT law would be a plus).

• Familiarity with software license agreements and IT service agreements would be a plus

• Experience in contract negotiation

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

• Excellent Communication and drafting skills in English and in French

• Willingness to work as a Team player and to learn Murex contractual group policies is a must.

• Ability to work under pressure in a continuously evolving environment