A junior to mid-level lawyer based in MSCI’s Singapore office, with a sub-regional commercial legal role, but with a heavy emphasis on supporting the South Asia and Australia/New Zealand sales teams and offices (Singapore, Sydney, Mumbai, Manila). 

This position will provide legal support to the local sub-regional sales team for all their licensing and sales deals and handle all other third-party agreements related to our local operations.  This includes a variety of license and other direct and indirect sales agreements, as well as vendor agreements.  The agreements cover index and data licensing, some software licensing, and ESG- and Real Assets-related products and solutions.  In addition, this position will assist with the handling of compliance matters, as well as a variety of corporate work for our local legal entities, and will work closely with other functions in the firm, including Sales, Finance, and Regulatory Affairs.  Finally, this position will also handle extensive overflow work from other parts of the APAC region.

The candidate will need to have experience working in an international or multi-national company while dealing with both Asian and Western clients and handling an array of international deals under US law, Common Law, and local law.  Experience with licensing and corporate matters is a must.  Having prior experience with compliance work is a bonus.  Having a good basic understanding of financial products and markets is recommended.  Interpersonal skills are required, as well having the mental toughness to protect the interests of the firm in an often challenging and high-pressure environment.  The candidate will need to be a self-starter and be able to work fairly independently, while having the discretion to know when to escalate matters to their manager.  As most of the firm’s business is conducted in English, fluency and the ability to practice law in English is a must.  Some knowledge of spoken Japanese or other Asian languages is a plus, but not a requirement. Three to six years experience practicing law, either in a law firm or in an international company, and a law degree from a reputable law school (JD or equivalent) are required.  The candidate has to be admitted to a Bar or Law Society (or local equivalent) and be in good standing. 

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• 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.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, 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.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

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