Job Description

Role : Associate General Counsel, Sustainable1 (Sustainability/ESG Services, Global support) Team : In this role, you will support the Head of Legal for the Sustainable1 (\'S1\') organization in advising the organization on a variety of Environmental, Social and Governance (\'ESG\') legal matters. You will counsel the Sustainable1 and Firm-wide legal and business teams on broad in-house legal matters concerning ESG, including, ESG and Sustainable Finance regulation, contracts negotiations and operations, development and implementation of best practices and governance, product development, marketing reviews, thought leadership reviews, media engagements, and general project management on legal projects. You will be a key partner to the broader Sustainable1 organization as well as to divisional legal, compliance, risk, government affairs, commercial, product, people, communications and business colleagues (including senior management) in addressing Sustainable1 specific and Firm-wide ESG related matters, as appropriate. 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. The Impact : You are tasked with responding to internal client inquiries, providing valuable support in the handling of legal and regulatory matters, including trainings, negotiating, and drafting complex client and vendor contracts for sustainability-related financial information and analytical products and services, and assisting with special projects including development and execution of legal, contract, compliance, risk, communications, marketing and legal operations related policies and procedures. You will also be asked to support strategic partnerships and M&A as needed in partnership with cross-divisional legal teams, outside counsel, and Legal Head of M&A. What we are looking for: An individual who has strong prior experience supporting the development and management of ESG business matters in-house. An inquisitive, confident, customer-focused, risk-aware and self-motivated individual who is comfortable working alone, but also enjoys being part of a dynamic, high-performing, matrixed and global team. Someone who pays close attention to detail and is adept at prioritizing and managing competing interests, has strong EQ and communication skills, and works with a global mindset. Ability to work flexibly across global time-zones and prioritize competing matters is critical for success. What\'s in it for you: The Associate General Counsel will work and develop ESG expertise in a dynamic, rapid-growth, client-facing environment and will have the opportunity to apply and develop a broad set of in-house counsel skills including negotiation and drafting skills, regulatory compliance expertise, project management skills, operational knowledge, governance development, M&A experience, and work independently as part of a global, highly matrixed team that provides crucial support to Sustainble1 and the broader S&P Global organization. Responsibilities: Legal experience with legal developments, laws, rules, regulations, and disclosure practices related to Sustainability/ESG services Experience providing advice and training with respect to privilege assertions and determinations associated with global Sustainability/ESG services\' legal support Familiarity with best-in-class Sustainability/ESG services\' practices and policies Ability to develop and implement solutions to identify, manage and mitigate risk to the Firm Assisting senior Lawyer and senior paralegal in developing, managing, communicating and training on appropriate policies and procedures, including in areas concerning ESG Scores and sustainable finance regulation, compliance, risk, anti-trust, marketing, privacy, and media requests/external communications. Negotiate and draft various contracts such as product licenses, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, complex partnerships, software licenses, and amendments. Participate in and/or lead projects, including due diligence activities related to acquisitions and divestiture. What We\'re Looking For: 3years+ PQE in business/legal affairs, preferably in-house, in a regulated business/financial services industry Prior experience operating within and supporting a regulated business Excellent EQ and interpersonal skills. You should be people oriented, collegial, and confident with frequent client-facing interactions (via e-mail, phone, and in-person). Has a can-do attitude, able to work under pressure, tight deadlines and to manage the expectations of clients and salespeople. Strong verbal/written communication and business writing abilities Ease with working independently but advancing issues as needed Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and handle multiple and competing priorities simultaneously Excellent organizational skills and attention to details Ability to work effectively in line with changing priorities Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Sustainability/ESG Advanced knowledge and experience of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, and PowerPoint as well as familiarity with a contract database-type system Project Management experience Prior experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures Successfully applies complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures. S&P Global Sustainable1 is the central source for sustainably intelligence from S&P Global. Sustainable1 matches customers with the ESG products, insights and solutions from across S&P Global divisions to help meet their unique needs. Our comprehensive coverage across global markets combined with in-depth ESG intelligence provides financial institutions, corporations and governments an unmatched level of clarity and confidence to successfully navigate the transition to a sustainable future. Our data and well-informed point of view on critical topics like energy transition, climate resilience, positive impact and sustainable finance allow us to go deep on the details that define the big picture so customers can make decisions with conviction. To learn more about Sustainable1, visit . 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: 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. 202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), LGLLGL202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)

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