Product and Index Counsel

The Department

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What’s the Role

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

As Product Counsel, you would support the development, launch, and governance of our global data and technology products. You’ll partner with product managers, engineers, data scientists, and business leaders across the Company to ensure our products are developed in compliance with applicable laws and reflect the Company’s standards for innovation and integrity. You will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice throughout the entire product lifecycle — from concept through commercialization — with a focus on product strategy, data use, privacy, AI, intellectual property, and regulatory considerations.

As Index Counsel, you would work closely with our Index product and sales partners to advise on Bloomberg’s index offerings, including the development, governance, licensing and commercialization of our indices and related services worldwide. Our colleagues depend on us for our deep product and commercial contract knowledge in order to support them in closing the deal. You will provide guidance to meet the Company’s strategic sales and revenue targets while protecting our business from undue legal risk. You will also oversee the work of Negotiations team members who are the first point of escalation for handling customer inquiries about the Company’s contracts.

We’ll trust you to:

• 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

You’ll need to have:

• 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 negotiations 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

We’d Love to See:

• 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

Does this sound like you?

Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/what-we-do/

If indicated, please note that years of experience are a guide; we will consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role.

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