Technology Procurement Attorney

Responsibilities On the forefront of the financial services industry, we offer a fast-paced yet collegial environment, which is created through a strong culture of teamwork and close working relationships with different levels of management.  This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding, highly motivated, experienced lawyer to join our global Technology Procurement Legal team working out of Budapest or Mumbai in a senior legal role as Vice President.  Your Key Responsibilities Negotiate and draft a variety of inbound complex technology and data agreements, including software, outsourcing, telecom, NDAs, consulting and various services agreements. Work closely with the business and various cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Privacy, InfoSec, etc.) to negotiate and close transactions globally (including with a focus on Europe- and India-based transactions and matters). Support contract process improvements, including development of new templates and other documentation as needed. Support special projects.  Your skills and experience that will help you excel 8+ years’ experience as a lawyer drafting and negotiating complex tech and IP transactions or advising clients on challenging intellectual property matters. Qualification in India or Hungary is required. Experience in the financial services industry is helpful. Strong communications and drafting skills. Confidence to negotiate deals independently with escalation as necessary. Positive, execution-oriented outlook, with superior listening and drafting skills and attention to detail. Proactive desire to quickly learn the business and come up to speed in new areas.  Ability to analyze legal and business risks and to propose creative, pragmatic solutions. Organizational capability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Strong academic record is a must. About MSCI   What we offer you Salary range: HUF 18,000,000-21,000,000  for the role 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, 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. 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 vision – to power better 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 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