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S&P Global · 1 day ago

Chief of Staff to the Chief Legal Officer - Mobility

Centreville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$174K/yr - $270K/yr

10+ years exp

S&P Global is a leading organization in the Mobility segment, and they are seeking a Chief of Staff to the Chief Legal Officer. This role involves driving operational efficiency and supporting the execution of initiatives within the Legal, Compliance, Risk & Government Affairs team.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Help develop, refine, and promote the Legal, Compliance, Risk & Government Affairs department’s mission

Identify key metrics and track progress to measure success against goals (inc. budget, efficiency, effectiveness and leveraging technology)

Develop and execute on the department’s short- and long-term goals and special projects

Support the effective flow of information and decision-making by EVP, Chief Legal Officer, including assisting in prioritizing requests and ensuring the Chief Legal Officer’s time is optimally allocated to high-impact issues

Enhance overall effectiveness and organization, inc. team meetings, quarterly processes, and by leveraging technology

Benchmark internal practices to stay on top of market trends and best practices

Partner with Communications Lead to develop and implement the department’s strategic communications plan, e.g. newsletters, announcements, and messages from the EVP, Chief Legal Officer / leadership team; ensure communications goals support department and company objectives; measure effectiveness and relevance

Plan, coordinate and oversee department town halls and offsites (inc. communications, presentations and execution)

Coordinate department meetings and staff Meetings by developing agenda with EVP, Chief Legal Officer and leadership team, record notes and action items in each meeting, document and follow up on action items between meetings

Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment where people with diverse backgrounds can succeed

Work with the EVP, Chief Legal Officer’s Leadership Team to ensure the legal department’s workflow is aligned to priorities and to identify solutions to increase overall efficiency

Identify training opportunities, facilitate education on best practices

Help create department-specific guidelines and policies

Manage and continuously improve the document management processes across the department

Partner with leadership, finance, and other teams to develop and manage the annual operating plan and budgets

Assess all department resources related to matter management, knowledge management, eDiscovery, document management, and billing management, then over time implement best in class technology, systems, and processes

Identify and develop strategies for increasing value and reducing outside counsel and third-party vendor spend, while maintaining quality and optimizing engagement practices with law firms / vendors

Draft, review, and coordinate presentations and summaries, including for executive meetings and board materials

Serve as a liaison between the Chief Legal Officer and various stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and relationship management

Perform special projects and responsibilities assigned by the EVP, Chief Legal Officer, collaborating across functions and geographies where applicable

Qualification

Legal experienceStakeholder managementProject managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyStrategic thinkingHigh EQCommunication skillsCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

10+ years' experience in Legal, or professional services, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or related field

Proven track record of making an impact, developing, and executing on strategies and delivering superior results in both the short- and long-term

Exceptional ability (written and oral) to communicate concisely with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management and key stakeholders

Proven ability to build relationships and engage, influence and align stakeholders to drive results

Capacity to think strategically to identify issues and develop solutions

Experience managing various projects simultaneously with demanding deadlines, changing requirements, and at times, working with limited resources or information

High standards of quality, accuracy and timeliness

Exceptional project management and organization skills

High EQ, low ego

Technology-savvy; proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to represent the role with a style that is aligned with the EVP, Chief Legal Officer; maturity to work with confidence and urgency, balancing the role without ego

Unwavering ethics and integrity, and an ability to stand firm on issues with independence

Preferred

Understanding of current legal, compliance, risk and government affairs practices and precedents globally and in key geographical businesses is a plus

Experience with change management

Experience leading or supporting transformation initiatives or high-growth environments