Help shape how MSCI brings data, technology and innovative investment solutions to the global market. finance, data and technology , Behind every new product, technology solution and commercial relationship is a legal framework that makes innovation possible while protecting MSCI and its clients. We are looking for an experienced commercial lawyer to join MSCI's Commercial Legal team as Vice President, Commercial Legal Counsel . This is an opportunity to move beyond simply reviewing contracts and become a trusted legal partner to teams developing, commercializing and scaling MSCI's products and services.

You will negotiate sophisticated technology, data and intellectual property transactions, work alongside commercial and product leaders, contribute to the development of new offerings, and help modernize how MSCI contracts with its clients—including through the use of automation and AI. technology, proprietary data, intellectual property, financial products and AI increasingly intersect .

The Commercial

Legal team plays an important role in enabling MSCI to innovate and grow while managing the legal and commercial risks that come with that evolution. You will work with integral, cross-functional teams on new products and commercial models, help develop the contractual frameworks that support them, and contribute to initiatives designed to make contracting faster, smarter and more scalable. Your work will span sophisticated commercial transactions, product innovation and strategic legal projects.

Lead negotiations on complex technology and data transactions , including data and software licenses, financial product licenses, managed services agreements and redistribution arrangements under New York law. Become deeply familiar with MSCI's businesses, products, commercial priorities, policies and risk tolerances so you can provide practical, business-oriented legal advice. Partner closely with commercial, product and other business teams contract templates, clauses and legal frameworks for new products and business models .





Collaborate with cross-functional and global innovation teams as MSCI develops and commercializes new offerings. including initiatives to automate front-office contracting processes across MSCI's product lines. MSCI's AI systems as an integral part of your legal practice , exploring how emerging technology can improve the quality, efficiency and scalability of legal work. Contribute to broader legal projects and strategic initiatives as MSCI's business continues to evolve. excellent legal judgment with commercial curiosity —For someone interested in the future of commercial legal work, the combination of financial services + technology + data + IP + AI + contracting transformation Your skills and experience that will help you excel whether developed in-house, at a premier law firm or through a combination of both.

Are an excellent project manager who can manage multiple deals, stakeholders and priorities simultaneously. Learn quickly and genuinely enjoy developing a deep understanding of new products, businesses and commercial models. Know how to build credibility and trusted relationships with business partners and legal colleagues.

Are comfortable operating with autonomy while collaborating closely with a general team.

Experience in financial services, advising on intellectual property matters and/or working on M&A; transactions would be helpful, but the ability to learn quickly and navigate sophisticated commercial issues is particularly important. complex commercial transactions, technology and data, financial services, product innovation and legal transformation . Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology,



and collaborative workspaces. A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

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Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center , LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development. Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola!

MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. MSCI strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language.

Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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