Environmental and Land Use - General Attorney in New York City, NY

In-House

New York City, NY

Environmental and Land Use - General Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Associate General Counsel, Sustainable and Environmental Solutions - Full Time, Hybrid Remote
H1: Join Our Global Team as Associate General Counsel for Sustainable and Environmental Solutions
H2: Work with Top Clients and Drive Progress in the Energy and Environmental Services Industry

About the Role:

- Provide legal support to Sustainable and Environmental Solutions business line at S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Collaborate with legal, risk, compliance, commercial, product, and business teams to address ESG and Environmental Registry related matters
- Manage a small team of legal and paralegal professionals

Impact:

- Respond to internal client inquiries and provide valuable support in handling legal and regulatory matters
- Negotiate and draft contracts, respond to RFPs, and assist with special projects related to legal, contract, compliance, risk, communications, and marketing policies and procedures
- Manage a small team of legal and paralegal professionals, providing crucial support to Sustainable and Environmental Solutions and the broader S&P Global Commodity Insights organization

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal support to global Sustainable and Environmental Solutions businesses
- Negotiate, draft, and advise on commercial contracts, product licenses, vendor agreements, and confidentiality agreements
- Respond to RFPs and work directly with internal and external clients in the contract negotiation process
- Assist in developing and communicating policies and procedures related to regulatory, compliance, risk, anti-trust, marketing, privacy, and communications
- Advise on important legal issues facing the Sustainable and Environmental Solutions businesses, including regulatory, antitrust, intellectual property, and trade secrets law
- Manage outside counsel and participate in projects, including due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures
- Advise on legal issues related to new product offerings and provide ongoing support for existing products
- Utilize legal knowledge to manage and mitigate the risk of disputes

Compensation/Benefits Information:

- Anticipated base salary range for US candidates is $146,109 to $252,227
- Eligible for annual incentive plan
- Additional benefits provided by S&P Global

Qualifications/Experience:

- Qualified lawyer with at least 10 years of commercial law experience
- Experience in ESG and the financial and environmental services industry
- Strong knowledge of contract and intellectual property law and understanding of international laws
- Excellent EQ and interpersonal skills, with strong communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
- Strategic thinker with the ability to instill trust and confidence in team members and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience managing a team
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications and contract database systems
- Project management experience

Right to Work Requirements:

- Limited to US candidates with indefinite right to work in the United States

Our Purpose:

- At S&P Global, we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities
- We Accelerate Progress and empower companies, governments, and individuals to make an impact on tomorrow

Our People:

- More than 35,000 employees worldwide
- Driven by curiosity and a shared belief in the power of Essential Intelligence
- Committed to a more equitable future and helping customers find sustainable ways of doing business

Our Values:

- Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
- We focus on Powering Global Markets and start with a foundation of integrity, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate closely with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals

Benefits:

- Health and wellness coverage
- Generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Retirement planning and financial wellness programs
- Family-friendly perks
- Retail discounts and referral incentives

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

- Committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions
- Hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity
- Valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration drives innovation and powers global markets

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
- For candidates with disabilities, accommodations can be made during the application process by contacting

US Candidates Only:

- EEO is the Law Poster discrimination protections under federal law
- Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision -
- 202 - Middle Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)