Assistant General Counsel

S&P Global; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant General Counsel to join its Legal Strategy & Operations Team in London. In this pivotal role, you'll manage legal templates, collaborate with various teams, and develop training materials on key legal topics. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of PQE in corporate law, exceptional drafting skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment, with a focus on professional growth and continuous learning.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Continuous Learning Resources

Retirement Plans

Family Perks

Qualifications

• 12+ years PQE with experience in corporate/commercial law.
• Proactive thinker with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal templates and provide training to teams.
• Collaborate on document preparation and maintain repositories.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Corporate/Commercial Law

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Contract Life Management (CLM) System

Job description

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S&P Global Commodity Insights (“SPGCI”) is seeking a dynamic, commercially-minded lawyer to join its Legal Strategy & Operations Team. This is a global role reporting to the Head of Legal, Strategy & Operations. The main focus is to be the centre of excellence for SPGCI’s legal templates and document repository.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Manage SPGCI’s legal templates, including drafting, updating, and guiding the Legal team.
• Provide training on legal templates to Legal and Business teams.
• Collaborate with Legal Operations Specialists on document preparation and organization in the Contract Life Management (CLM) System.
• Maintain and organize the knowledge management repository.
• Develop legal training materials on topics like IP rights, antitrust, media law, and legal policies.
• Manage legal projects assigned by the Head of Legal.
• Assist in updating and streamlining legal procedures and processes.

Qualifications

• Law degree and qualified as a lawyer in a common law jurisdiction (e.g., Singapore, England & Wales, New York).
• 12+ years PQE with substantial experience in corporate/commercial law at a major law firm.
• Excellent legal drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working with regional executives and senior management.
• Proactive, logical thinker capable of providing practical solutions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.

Interaction

• Partner with senior business stakeholders for legal support.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams.
• Work with Legal Operations Specialists and Paralegals.

What We Offer

At S&P Global, we aim to empower our employees with opportunities for growth, learning, and impact. We value integrity, discovery, and partnership, and are committed to fostering an inclusive, fair workplace. Our benefits include health coverage, flexible time off, continuous learning resources, retirement plans, family perks, and more. For details, visit: spgbenefits.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or other protected statuses. For accommodations during the application process, contact: [e-mail].

Additional Details

Location: London, United Kingdom

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Seniority level: Not Applicable