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About the job

This role supports ICE’s global proprietary exchange data business by handling day to day contract work under the direction of the Associate General Counsel. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate commercial license agreements, work closely with the License Manager, own contract operations activity as part of the role, and help improve how the team uses technology, including AI tools, to move transactions efficiently.

Responsibilities

Contract drafting and negotiation Draft, review, and negotiate standard and moderately complex commercial data license agreements using approved templates and playbooks

Prepare first drafts and redlines for exchange traded product licenses and data feed agreements

Draft and negotiate software license agreements for the delivery of exchange data products, including SaaS, API, and hosted or on-premise terms

Address software license grants and restrictions, IP ownership, warranties, indemnities, limitation of liability, and open source or third party components

Provide legal support for client audits, reviews, and compliance initiatives through the identification, interpretation, and enforcement of contractual rights and obligations.

Escalate non-standard terms, risk positions, and regulatory questions to the Associate General Counsel

Maintain templates, clause libraries, and fallback positions

Track open transactions, approvals, and signature status through execution

License Manager partnership and contract operations Act as the day to day legal contact for the License Manager on customer requests, term deviations, and license scope questions

Perform contract operations functions as part of the role, including intake, workflow management, repository accuracy, renewals, and reporting

Support usage reviews, audits, and compliance with license terms

Regulatory and exchange data support Identify regulatory considerations (CFTC, FCA, ESMA, SEC) and exchange rule issues in license terms, and escalate as appropriate

Conduct legal research and prepare summaries to support the Associate General Counsel

Support digital asset product licensing work as directed

Process and technology Use and help refine AI tools for contract review, drafting, and intake

Recommend process improvements and track metrics such as turnaround time and transaction volume

Knowledge and Experience

Law degree and an active license to practice law in New York, England and Wales, or another relevant jurisdiction

Manager level: 4+ years of experience in commercial contracting. More junior level: 2+ years

Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue spotting skills

Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating software licenses, including SaaS, API, and hosted or on-premise delivery terms

Working knowledge of IP, data, and technology licensing concepts

Ability to manage a high volume of transactions with attention to detail

Clear written and verbal communication with business and legal stakeholders

Sound judgment on when to resolve a point and when to escalate

Collaborative approach with the License Manager and commercial teams

Adaptability and curiosity about new technology and regulatory developments

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

Experience in financial services, market data, exchanges, or clearing

Familiarity with derivatives markets and related regulation

Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and AI contract tools

Interest in digital assets and emerging products

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New York Base Salary Range

The expected base salary for this role, if located in New York, is between $165,000 - 210,000 USD.  The base salary range does not include Intercontinental Exchange’s incentive compensation.  While we provide this range as general guidance, at ICE we compensate employees based on the skillset and experience of the individual. Regular full-time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) plan, life insurance, time off, and paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.