S&P Global · 4 months ago
Counsel, Commercial Contracts
S&P Global is a leading provider of essential intelligence and data analytics, and they are seeking a Counsel, Commercial Contracts to join their team. In this role, you will draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts while managing the procurement agreement process and contributing to vendor negotiations.
AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research
Responsibilities
Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, technology and software licenses, master service agreements, SOWs, SaaS agreements, professional services agreements and a wide array of other vendor agreements
Contribute to the negotiation of agreements with vendors and suppliers to achieve the optimal combination of service, cost, quality and risk mitigation
Manage the standard procurement agreement process, from intake and drafting through negotiation and execution
Conduct research on an as needed basis
Work on special projects on an as needed basis
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, required
At least 5 years law firm or a combination of law firm and in-house hands-on experience drafting and negotiating contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, technology and software licenses, master service agreements, SOWs, SaaS agreements, professional services agreements and a wide array of other vendor agreements
Experience effectively handling a high volume of contracts
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with legal and non-legal team members
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Aptitude to quickly learn and develop new skills
Independent and innovative thinker with excellent analytical and reasoning skills and judgment
Ability to juggle multiple clients and projects simultaneously with competing demands
Strong work ethic with excellent follow up skills and a proactive mindset
A self-starter with an ability to work independently and as part of a team
General understanding of data privacy and protection laws
Licensed to practice law in the United States
Preferred
Familiarity with automotive advertising guidelines a plus
Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning issues a plus
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
Company
S&P Global
S&P Global is a market intelligence company that provides financial information and data analytics services.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2016-04-28IPO
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