Product and Index Counsel in London

Bloomberg’s Legal & Compliance Department plays a critical role in supporting our businesses and operations around the world. We move quickly and thoughtfully to help address a variety of complex issues that come with being the world’s leading financial news and information company. Our team is made up of talented and hardworking legal and compliance professionals who think creatively and work collaboratively in an open environment to deliver results, drive innovation, and solve difficult problems. We are committed to a workplace where all of our employees can thrive regardless of background, and where everyone feels empowered to make an impact. We also recognize the importance of giving back to our communities as evidenced by our award‑winning pro bono program!

What’s the Role

We are seeking an experienced Product and Index Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance Department.

Responsibilities

• Advise Product, Engineering, and Finance teams throughout the product development lifecycle and on Bloomberg’s index offerings, including product design and strategy, data use, and commercialization.
• Identify and assess legal risks as products evolve — including in connection with advancing technology such as generative and agentic AI — and provide practical, business‑oriented solutions.
• Partner with colleagues in Legal, Compliance and Risk to advise on privacy, data security, intellectual property, and regulatory issues.
• Draft and review product‑related terms of service, user agreements, disclosures, and policies, and advise on marketing materials and client‑facing communications.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Risk to develop scalable tools and frameworks to help product teams manage legal risk efficiently.
• Monitor emerging laws and regulations impacting Bloomberg’s technology, AI, data, and financial products.
• Negotiate customer and vendor agreements for a wide range of licenses and services.
• Advise Product and Business on challenging and complex licensing transactions.
• Oversee the work of and provide training and mentorship to Negotiations team members.

Qualifications

• JD degree and active membership in the New York bar or qualified in England and Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction).
• 7+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in‑house at a technology, fintech, index or data‑driven company (or advising such clients at a top law firm).
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, especially for data/analytics or AI‑driven products.
• Strong, meticulous drafting skills, with attention to detail, and strong negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property, commercial contracts, financial indices and regulatory frameworks relevant to financial markets.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams and deliver clear, actionable guidance.
• Practical, solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising in the financial, index or technology sectors, with a solid understanding of core concepts thereof.
• Proven ability to deliver clear, commercially focused legal advice under pressure.
• Strong skill in translating legal and regulatory concepts for business, product, and technology audiences.
• Ability to identify and use technology and data to improve efficiency and knowledge sharing.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Experience overseeing the work of other counsel or non‑counsel colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.