About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

Legal Counsel - Mobility

This position is fully remote, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates located anywhere within the United States.

About S&P Global Mobility

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

The Legal Counsel position is responsible for supporting a rapidly growing business by partnering with and advising business teams on a variety of commercial contracts and legal issues. The position represents an excellent opportunity to make substantial contributions to a dynamic and thriving business. The successful candidate will be an experienced commercial contracts attorney that is a team player and someone who can creatively solve problems while applying sound business and legal judgment to a wide variety of commercial contracts and relationships.

As Legal Counsel you will:

• 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.

What we're looking for:

• 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.
• Familiarity with automotive advertising guidelines a plus.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning issues a plus.
• Licensed to practice law in the United States.

Right to work requirements

This role is limited for candidates with indefinite right to work within the USA.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only)

• S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,671 to $150,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.
• In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
• This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us.

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.

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