Senior Paralegal/Contract Negotiator for Sustainable1 and Environmental Solutions

S&P Global, Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global analytics firm in London is seeking a paralegal to support legal operations related to commercial licensing. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in business/legal affairs, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include negotiating agreements, drafting documents, and assisting with legal policies. This role requires in-office work 2 days a week and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Career development resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of paralegal or closely related experience in business/legal affairs.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft standard agreements such as confidentiality agreements.
• Assist senior attorney in developing policies related to licensing and marketing.
• Review and finalize contracts, ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Excellent EQ and interpersonal skills

Strong verbal/written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

4+ years of paralegal or closely related experience

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 09

The Team: In this role, you will support the Head of Commodity Insights ("CI") Legal - Exchange, Market Relationships & Innovation in the Energy Transition, Sustainability & Services business line of S&P Global Commodity Insights (a division of S&P Global Inc.), in supporting the Sustainable1 ("S1") and Environmental Solutions teams in advising the organization on licensing, legal, regulatory, and related matters, including contract operations, development of best practices and governance, and project management. You will be a key partner to the Sustainable1 and Environmental Solutions businesses as well as to divisional legal, risk, compliance, commercial, product, and business colleagues (including senior management) in addressing ESG and Environmental Registry related matters. We value partnership and it is crucial that you are a great teammate with a global mindset in order to be successful within our organization.

This role requires at least 2 days a week work from the office.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Focused support on legal operations requirements and BAU commercial licensing needs, including:
  • Negotiating and drafting standard agreements such as confidentiality agreements, simple licenses, and amendments.
  • Assisting with responding to RFPs
  • Drafting legal correspondence and documentation related to vendor and customer agreements.
  • Developing playbooks and FAQs to support business, product, and commercial licensing activities.
  • Developing and training on internal procedures and systems.
  • Liaising with internal clients during contract negotiations; ensuring alignment of sales and business personnel with internal policies and procedures.
• Assist senior attorney in developing and training on policies and procedures related to licensing, anti-trust, marketing, privacy, and other regulatory matters.
• Review, proofread, and finalize contracts, ensuring executable versions are ready and error-free.
• Work with management to create efficiencies in the contracting process.
• Participate in and/or lead strategic partnership projects, due diligence activities related to acquisitions, and divestitures.

Compensation/Benefits Information

(This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $109,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. 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, please click here.

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Excellent EQ and interpersonal skills; people-oriented, collegial, and confident during frequent client-facing interactions (via e-mail, phone, and in-person).
• 4+ years of paralegal or closely related experience in business/legal affairs, preferably in-house.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, managing expectations of clients and salespeople.
• Strong verbal/written communication and business writing abilities.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn quickly.
• Manage multiple and competing priorities effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Adaptable to changing priorities.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Skilled use of Salesforce and contracts tool within the platform.
• Working experience in ESG and the financial services industry, coordinating with sales and product management departments.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Project management experience, including supporting mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Prior experience with privacy or other regulatory matters.

Right to Work Requirements

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

About Sustainable1

S&P Global's centralized source for sustainability intelligence, Sustainable1 offers comprehensive coverage of global markets combined with sustainability products, insights and solutions from across our divisions to help customers assess risks, uncover opportunities and inform long-term sustainable growth. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/sustainable1

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.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership We focus on Powering Global Markets. 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

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Global Hiring and Opportunity 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.

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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. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [e-mail].

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination provisions apply. Details at dol.gov.