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S&P Global · 10 hours ago

Legal Counsel

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$76K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

S&P Global is a leading provider of essential intelligence and is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its growing business. The role involves advising business teams on various commercial contracts and legal issues, with a focus on drafting and negotiating contracts while applying sound legal judgment.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research

Culture & Values

No H1B

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

Commercial contracts expertiseJuris Doctorate degreeContract negotiationData privacy lawsAnalytical skillsProactive mindsetIndependent thinkerCommunicationOrganizational skillsTeam player

Required

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, required

At least 3 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.