Legal Counsel - Mobility - S&P Global

Overview

This fully remote Legal Counsel position supports a rapidly growing business segment that is preparing to become a standalone public company. The role involves partnering with business teams to provide legal advice and support on a variety of commercial contracts and legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including non-disclosure agreements, technology and software licenses, master service agreements, statements of work (SOWs), SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, and other vendor contracts
• Negotiate agreements with vendors and suppliers to optimize service, cost, quality, and risk mitigation
• Manage the standard procurement agreement process from intake through negotiation and execution
• Conduct legal research as needed
• Participate in special projects on an as-needed basis

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in law firm and/or in-house roles with hands-on experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts as listed above
• Proven ability to handle a high volume of contracts effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to quickly learn and develop new skills
• Independent, innovative thinker with strong analytical, reasoning, and judgment skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously
• Strong work ethic with proactive follow-up
• Self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively
• General understanding of data privacy and protection laws
• Familiarity with automotive advertising guidelines is a plus
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning legal issues is a plus
• Licensed to practice law in the United States
• Must have indefinite right to work in the USA

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated base salary range: $75,671 to $150,000, dependent on geographic location, experience, and qualifications
• Eligibility for an annual incentive plan
• Access to comprehensive benefits including health and wellness coverage, generous time off, continuous learning resources, retirement planning, financial wellness programs, family-friendly perks, and additional employee benefits

Location

• This is a fully remote position open to qualified candidates located anywhere within the United States.