KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

5+ years’ experience as a practicing lawyer/legal counsel with commercial, contracts, contractual, and general legal experience from a law firm or in an in-house legal environment
Experience in negotiating and drafting commercial and other business-to-business technology-related agreements, including subscription-based software licenses
Knowledge of data and software licensing, intellectual property, and commercial contract law
Fluent English
Excellent written and verbal communications skills

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to anticipate problems and find creative solutions
Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage a variety of commercial transactions and special projects simultaneously
Experience with engineering, technology, or financial companies is a plus
Proactive, enthusiastic, self-motivated team player
Strong organizational skills
What’s In It For You?

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Grade Level (for internal use): 11
About the Role: Legal Counsel
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 (financial services) 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:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced commercial lawyer with a specialization in software and technology-related services. The ideal candidate will support our customers in managing corporate actions and will have a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding technology solutions in the financial services sector.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Provide legal advice and support on software and technology-related services, particularly in relation to corporate actions.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to technology solutions.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including data protection and intellectual property laws.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, sales, and compliance, to align legal strategies with business objectives.
Stay updated on industry trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes that may impact software and technology services.
Assist in dispute resolution and manage any legal issues that may arise in the course of business operations.
What We’re Looking For:Basic Required Qualifications:
You have excellent communication and drafting skills, are results-driven, eager to learn, and value making an impact to drive successful win-win negotiations in a collaborative work environment.

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.