Senior Legal Counsel, Ftse Russell And Risk Intelligence

Land Securities Group

Cape Town, South Africa
On-site
Commercial, regulatory, and financial services law
Negotiate and manage high-value agreements
Partner on new product development and strategic initiatives
The Land Securities Group is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its FTSE Russell and Risk Intelligence divisions based in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves providing legal support, managing legal and regulatory risks, and facilitating commercial execution across global markets

Job Summary

  • Provide legal support to the FTSE Russell and Risk Intelligence divisions, enabling product innovation and managing legal and regulatory risk.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, identifying legal and regulatory risks and supporting strategic business decisions.
  • Collaborate closely with privacy, litigation, compliance, GRRS and risk teams on disputes, advocacy, regulatory matters, and cross-functional projects.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Land Securities Group is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its FTSE Russell and Risk Intelligence divisions based in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves providing legal support, managing legal and regulatory risks, and facilitating commercial execution across global markets.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commercial, regulatory, and financial services law
  • Negotiate and manage high-value agreements
  • Partner on new product development and strategic initiatives
  • Represent Legal at governance forums
  • Develop and maintain relationships with legal service providers

Nice-to-have

  • Enterprise, commercial, and solution-oriented mindset
  • Ability to come up with new ideas
  • Collaborate closely with privacy, litigation, compliance teams

Key Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with meaningful post-qualification experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing strategic initiatives
  • Understanding of LSEG and financial markets infrastructure
  • Fluency in English (written and oral)

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter