Assistant General Counsel

Description:

S&P Global Commodity Insights (SPGCI) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant General Counsel to join the Legal Strategy & Operations Team. This is a global role focused on legal document management and the development of SPGCI’s legal templates and document repository. The successful candidate will work closely with the Legal and Business teams to maintain and organize legal documents, ensure proper training, and oversee legal processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the point person for SPGCI’s legal templates: drafting, updating, and guiding the Legal team.

• Provide training on SPGCI’s legal templates to Legal and Business teams.

• Work with Legal Operations Specialists to organize and prepare documents in the Contract Life Management (CLM) system.

• Maintain and organize the knowledge management repository.

• Prepare and update legal training materials for Business teams.

• Manage legal projects as assigned by the Head of Legal.

• Collaborate with the Head of Legal to streamline SPGCI’s legal procedures.

Requirements:

• Law degree and qualified as a lawyer in a common law jurisdiction (e.g., Singapore, England & Wales, New York).

• 12+ years of PQE with substantial experience in corporate/commercial law at a major law firm.

• Strong legal drafting skills with the ability to amend and draft complex documents.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Proven experience working with senior business executives and management.

• Proactive with problem-solving abilities and the ability to provide practical solutions.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

• Collaborative team player with the ability to work in the best interest of the company and legal team.

What We Offer:

• Health & wellness benefits.

• Flexible downtime and generous time off.

• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth.

• Competitive pay, retirement planning, and financial wellness programs.

• Family-friendly perks and other small perks.