Megan Jones
General Counsel
Megan leads legal and compliance at Octus, ensuring the company operates with integrity, agility, and strategic foresight. As General Counsel, she oversees corporate governance, M&A, corporate finance, data privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory strategy, enabling Octus to scale confidently in a fast-moving market.
The child of two artists, Megan developed an early appreciation for protecting creativity and navigating complex transactions. She studied political science at Bucknell University as a Ted Ammon Scholar, which reinforced her passion for IP, licensing, and M&A law. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from New York Law School before building a career in financial services law. Before Octus, she was Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at FactSet (NYSE: FDS) and later served as Interim Chief Legal Officer, guiding the company through key transitions. Previously, as General Counsel at BISAM Group, she played a pivotal role in its acquisition by FactSet, expanding her expertise in financial technology and regulatory frameworks.
A Board Member of the ACC NYC Chapter, Megan believes legal strategy should be a business driver, not just risk mitigation.
Beyond Octus, she is a former college swimmer, open water race competitor, and avid scuba diver. She calls New York City home, where she proves that the strongest leaders, like the strongest swimmers, thrive in deep waters.