Job Description Job Purpose The Direct, Legal will lead the regulation and compliance function of IBA and ensure that IBA complies with its regulatory obligations under the UK Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) and the relevant sections of the FCA’s Handbook. This position will be reporting to Head of Legal and Compliance, IBA. Responsibilities Understand and advise on UK and EU Benchmark Regulation, EUDR, DORA, GDPR and other applicable EU and UK data, derivatives, financial services and sustainability regulation Negotiating bespoke vendor and service provision contracts related to IBA’s business, including IP, Data, and Technology services Managing and updating IP licensing documentation, including MLA, QV, Schedules, Side letters, Exchange letters, Legal Notices, terminations and amendments, novations, regulatory addendums, web-platform terms of use and ancillary terms, disclaimers. Supporting IP filings and applications, including trademarks and patents, with support of external counsel as applicable Enforcing IP, including through cease and desist communications Supporting disputes and litigation work, with support of external counsel as applicable Supporting on English law corporate matters, including relating to IBA’s board of directors Managing and updating legal aspects of commercial documentation, including fee schedules, user guides, presentations, press releases, user emails and notices Review and addressing legal queries and comments on standard licensing documentation and regulatory terms from clients Review and addressing legal queries related to oversight committees for products Assessing legal risks associated with IBA products and assisting with producing board and risk committee papers Supporting legal work related to audits and assurance Working with senior ICE lawyers and business teams across on company-wide initiatives impacting IBA Managing external counsel as required in multiple jurisdictions related to IBA products Knowledge and Experience Ideally a 3-5 year qualified solicitor with experience of one or more of financial services regulation, benchmarks, derivatives, IP and/or data. Private practice experience essential. In house experience potentially useful. Schedule This role offers work from home flexibility of one day per week.