- Negotiate SPGCI's standard Master Subscription Agreements, Services Attachments, and related documents, Master Distribution Agreements, vendor agreements, inbound and outbound data license agreements, government contracts (including FAR provisions), Consulting Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, NDAs, etc.
- Work with internal lawyers to assist in updating and maintaining agreement templates to reflect changes to new or amended laws and markets, industry trends and practices.
- Interact and collaborate with internal team members and stakeholders on other legal matters including: Information security, privacy (GDPR, DPPA, CCPA), and the management and protection of the company's intellectual property.
- Provide legal advice and support to SPGCI's Marketing and Events/Conferences teams, which includes the drafting and negotiating of relevant agreements.
- Work as a team member, while promoting an environment of mutual respect.
- A candidate who has the ability to work independently, while being a team player; who brings a positive attitude to the workplace and behaves collaboratively across functions and departments.
- A candidate who brings a practical, business-oriented approach to complex commercial engagements and agreements.
- A strategic, emotionally intelligent thinker with an ability to instill trust and confidence in cross-functional and cross-divisional team members and stakeholders.
- A key player who stays current with rapidly evolving industry trends and practices, as they relate to commodities, intellectual property, technology, privacy, anti-trust etc.
- A motivated professional who likes to Identify, enforce and provide training on appropriate policies and procedures.
- A creative thinker.
- Five + years of commercial law experience as an associate in a law firm or corporation.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial and intellectual property law and an understanding of the laws of the jurisdictions where SPGCI does business.
- Clear understanding of and extensive experience with: the protection of copyright and other proprietary rights; warranties; indemnifications; and disclaimers of liability.
- University and law school degrees, qualified to practice law in Mexico or Texas.
- Prior experience in commodities or financial services markets, information services or licensing.
- Excellent organizational as well as oral and written communication skills.
- Effective in counselling internal clients by providing them with clear, concise, pragmatic and actionable advice and creative solutions to meet their business needs.
- Precise English-language drafting skills and the ability to fluently negotiate contractual terms in both English and Spanish.
- 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.
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- 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.
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In-House Attorney - Houston, United States - S&P Global
Description
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
11
The Role:
In House Attorney
The Impact:
The Americas Legal Team of S&P Global Commodity Insights (SPGCI), a division of S&P Global Inc., is seeking a pragmatic, commercially minded lawyer, You will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to internal clients as well as engaging with external customers.
The specific responsibilities include drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, ranging from outbound and in-bound data license agreements, distribution and vendor agreements, government contracts, marketing and sponsorship agreements, complex partnership arrangements, NDAs, and others.
What's in It for You:
You will work in a collaborative, high-energy, client-facing, multicultural, multilingual environment, with the opportunity to further develop legal judgment, interact with clients, and draft and negotiate contracts, as part of a team that provides crucial legal support to the SPGCI business across multiple countries and legal systems.
Responsibilities:
What We're Looking for:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
The Location:
Mexico City or Houston
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 $88,700.00-$155, 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 not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.
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. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets.
Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead.
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:
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.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets.
Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.
It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
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: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only:
The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law.
LGLLGL Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 299461
Posted On:
Location:
Houston, Texas, United States