Legal Counsel, Commercial (EMEA) at S&P Global

, , Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Counsel, Commercial Agreements, Negotiation, Contract Drafting, Data Licensing, Software Licensing, Intellectual Property, Compliance, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Team Player, Business Solutions, Strategic Inputs, Sales Support, Shared Services, Project Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 10 S&P Global Corporate The Role: Legal Counsel, Commercial (EMEA) The Team: The Legal Team provides day-to-day legal support for the various shared services within S&P as well as commercial legal support for S&P’s Market Intelligence (Enterprise Solutions) group. We are a highly trusted and dynamic team that works in close partnership with the business to help drive maximum results. Responsibilities and Impact: The Legal Counsel will support the Enterprise Solutions team within SPGMI by negotiating and advising with respect to a broad range of commercial agreements and other matters as required. Key Responsibilities: Reviewing, negotiating and drafting wide variety of agreements including data, software licenses, services, maintenance, web-based services, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other commercial contracts from different regions, at global level. Support sales and other business teams including shared services groups based in different regions, globally and provide them with innovative business solutions. Interact and work closely with S&P Market Intelligence Legal Team and provide strategic and legal inputs on matters across different business areas. Drafting and maintaining template agreements. Encouraging compliance by S&P Global Colleagues with applicable policies and procedures (e.g. Sales RAD, insider trading, and compliance). What We’re Looking For: 2+ years' experience as a legal counsel with commercial, contracts, contractual, and general legal experience from a law firm or in an in-house legal environment. Experience in data and software licensing, intellectual property, and commercial contract law is highly preferred. Must have an excellent command of the English language both written and spoken. Experience in negotiating and drafting commercial and other business-to-business technology-related agreements, including subscription-based software licenses. Experience with Engineering, Technology, or Financial companies is a plus. Proven ability to manage a variety of commercial transactions and special projects simultaneously. Ability to anticipate and respond to problems. Additional Preferred Qualifications: Proactive, enthusiastic, self-motivated team player. Strong organizational skills. NOTE: S&P Global follows a hybrid work model. Candidate chosen for this role is expected to work on-site 2 days per week/9 days a month in our S&P Gdansk Office. What’s In It For You? Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. 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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------- 202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), LGLLGL202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group) S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers 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 Legal Counsel will support the Enterprise Solutions team by negotiating and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements. This includes reviewing, drafting, and maintaining various types of contracts while ensuring compliance with applicable policies.