Chief of Staff to the Chief Legal Officer - Centreville - S&P Global, Inc.

Description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

14

The Role: Chief of Staff to the Chief Legal Officer - Mobility

The Team: a best-in-class global Legal, Compliance, Risk & Government Affairs team committed to delivering timely, practical and actionable advice to advance our business and safeguard our reputation, people, and assets. The Chief of Staff works directly with the EVP, Chief Legal Officer, as an advisor and thought partner, supporting the overall effectiveness and operations of the department as a critical member of the function's leadership team.

Responsibilities and Impact: The Chief of Staff to the Chief Legal Officer will serve as a key strategic partner and advisor to the Chief Legal Officer, driving operational efficiency and supporting the execution of Legal, Compliance, Risk & Government Affairs team initiatives, for global business of approximately $1.8 billion in revenue and 3,500 employees world‑wide. The role is strategic and people‑centric and requires a combination of analysis and project management skills. Collaboration across functions and geographies is vital as you will handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously mixing long‑term projects with the urgency of immediate demands. Using independent leadership, you will coordinate and complete projects ranging from written products, PowerPoint presentations and Excel analysis. You will track and drive action and follow up on key projects and initiatives. This role would suit a self‑starter with a 'roll‑up‑your‑sleeves' problem‑solving attitude with low ego, high EQ and utmost discretion who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can respond to requests with urgency, organization and enthusiasm whilst learning, collaborating and having fun

What's in it for you:

• Work in a dynamic, fast‑paced, client‑facing environment
• Partner closely with colleagues across the business and Mobility senior leadership
• Serve as a core member of the function's leadership team, and key adviser to the Chief Legal Officer, counseling on issues of significant importance to the business
• Be a crucial torch bearer guiding the department's day‑to‑day rhythm and contributing to its long‑term success

Responsibilities:

• Help develop, refine, and promote the Legal, Compliance, Risk & Government Affairs department's mission
• Identify key metrics and track progress to measure success against goals (inc. budget, efficiency, effectiveness and leveraging technology)
• Develop and execute on the department's short‑ and long‑term goals and special projects
• Support the effective flow of information and decision‑making by EVP, Chief Legal Officer, including assisting in prioritizing requests and ensuring the Chief Legal Officer's time is optimally allocated to high‑impact issues
• Enhance overall effectiveness and organization, inc. team meetings, quarterly processes, and by leveraging technology
• Benchmark internal practices to stay on top of market trends and best practices

• Partner with Communications Lead to develop and implement the department's strategic communications plan, e.g. newsletters, announcements, and messages from the EVP, Chief Legal Officer / leadership team; ensure communications goals support department and company objectives; measure effectiveness and relevance
• Plan, coordinate and oversee department town halls and offsites (inc. communications, presentations and execution)
• Coordinate department meetings and staff meetings by developing agenda with EVP, Chief Legal Officer and leadership team, record notes and action items in each meeting, document and follow up on action items between meetings

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment where people with diverse backgrounds can succeed
• Work with the EVP, Chief Legal Officer's Leadership Team to ensure the legal department's workflow is aligned to priorities and to identify solutions to increase overall efficiency
• Identify training opportunities, facilitate education on best practices
• Help create department‑specific guidelines and policies
• Manage and continuously improve the document management processes across the department

• Partner with leadership, finance, and other teams to develop and manage the annual operating plan and budgets
• Assess all department resources related to matter management, knowledge management, eDiscovery, document management, and billing management, then over time implement best in class technology, systems, and processes
• Identify and develop strategies for increasing value and reducing outside counsel and third‑party vendor spend, while maintaining quality and optimizing engagement practices with law firms / vendors

• Draft, review, and coordinate presentations and summaries, including for executive meetings and board materials
• Serve as a liaison between the Chief Legal Officer and various stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and relationship management

• Perform special projects and responsibilities assigned by the EVP, Chief Legal Officer, collaborating across functions and geographies where applicable

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $174,000–$270,000. 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 that we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years' experience in Legal, or professional services, or related field
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or related field.
• Proven track record of making an impact, developing, and executing on strategies and delivering superior results in both the short‑ and long‑term
• Exceptional ability (written and oral) to communicate concisely with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management and key stakeholders
• Proven ability to build relationships and engage, influence and align stakeholders to drive results
• Capacity to think strategically to identify issues and develop solutions
• Experience managing various projects simultaneously with demanding deadlines, changing requirements, and at times, working with limited resources or information
• High standards of quality, accuracy and timeliness
• Exceptional project management and organization skills
• High EQ, low ego
• Technology‑savvy; proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to represent the role with a style that is aligned with the EVP, Chief Legal Officer; maturity to work with confidence and urgency, balancing the role without ego
• Unwavering ethics and integrity, and an ability to stand firm on issues with independence

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of current legal, compliance, risk and government affairs practices and precedents globally and in key geographical businesses is a plus
• Experience with change management.
• Experience leading or supporting transformation initiatives or high‑growth environments.

Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.