Assistant General Counsel at S&P Global

Singapore, England, Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal drafting, Corporate law, Commercial law, Project management, Contract management, Legal technology, Ironclad CLM, Artificial intelligence tools, Knowledge management, Intellectual property rights, Antitrust, Media law, Stakeholder management, Communication skills, Microsoft applications

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12 S&P Global Corporate The Role: Assistant General Counsel S&P Global Energy (“SPGE”) is seeking a dynamic commercially-minded lawyer to join its Legal Strategy & Operations Team. This role is a global role and reports to the Head of Legal, Strategy & Operations. The main focus of the role is to be the centre of excellence in relation to SPGE’s legal templates and document repository and to be the legal-tech champion for the Legal team. Key Responsibilities: Being the point person in charge of SPGE’s full suite of legal templates, including drafting new templates, updating existing templates and documents, and guiding the Legal team on the contents of the templates. Providing training as needed to SPGE’s Legal and Business teams on SPGE’s legal templates. Working closely with the Legal Operations Specialists in relation to the preparation and organisation of legal templates and documents and building of contract workflows in the Ironclad Contract Life Management (CLM) System. Regularly updating the legal clause library in Ironclad CLM, and training and assisting SPGE lawyers in the use of CLM AI tools and other available AI tools. Working closely with the Legal Operations Specialists / Paralegal to maintain and organise the knowledge management repository. Updating and preparing legal training materials for the Business teams on topics such as intellectual property rights, antitrust, media law, legal policy and procedures. Managing and coordinating legal projects as may be assigned by the Head of Legal to drive implementation and innovation. Working closely with the Head of Legal on matters relating to the updating and streamlining of SPGE’s legal procedures and processes. Required Skills & Experience: Education: Law degree. Qualified as a lawyer in a common law jurisdiction (eg. Singapore, England & Wales, New York). Years of experience: 12-15 years of PQE with substantial years of experience at a major law firm practicing corporate / commercial law. Meticulous and exacting with excellent legal drafting skills including the ability to understand, amend and draft complex legal documents. Strong project management skills, including ability to plan, prioritise, coordinate stakeholders, manage timelines, and deliver multiple initiatives in parallel. Strong interpersonal, organisational, verbal and written communication skills. Possesses sound legal knowledge and understanding. Possesses excellent technical skills and is highly proficient with Microsoft applications such as Word, PowerPoint and AI tools. Has worked regularly with regional business executives and senior management. Pro-active and has the ability to think logically outside the box in order to provide practical win-win solutions to the business which effectively protects SPGE’s legal interests. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, and work to tight deadlines. Team player who works well with others and acts in the best interests of the Company and the Legal team. Experience with CLM tools (including task automation workflows and document generation), contract management databases and other information management tools would be advantageous. What’s In It For You? Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: 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. For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets. Recruitment Fraud Alert: If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here. ----------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), LGLLGL202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group) S&P Global delivers Essential Intelligence® that shapes decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

Responsibilities

The Assistant General Counsel will serve as the center of excellence for legal templates and document repositories while acting as the legal-tech champion for the team. Responsibilities include drafting and updating legal templates, managing contract workflows in Ironclad CLM, and providing training to business teams on legal procedures.