Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Role Overview

• The Associate General Counsel – Corporate & Securities is responsible for supporting a business of approximately $1.8 billion in revenue and ~3,500 employees world-wide, providing legal and strategic counsel on 1934 Act disclosure and compliance, NYSE/SEC compliance, and corporate finance and strategic transactions (including capital markets transactions, corporate banking matters, mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures).
• This leader will play a key role in the Company’s governance and disclosure process to support a newly established public company.
• Ensure compliance with public company and securities law matters.
• Provide legal and strategic counsel on a wide range of corporate transactions and disclosure issues as a key legal advisor to the company’s CFO, Controller, Head of Investor Relations, Treasurer, and finance team broadly.
• Draft, review and advise on the company’s SEC and NYSE periodic and other filings (10‐K, Proxy Statement, 10‐Q, and 8‐Ks); advise and collaborate with investor relations, finance and communications teams in the preparation of earnings releases and other announcements.
• Review and advise on the Company’s statutory and voluntary disclosures and reporting, including reporting on sustainability and corporate responsibility matters.
• Oversee and advise on insider trading and Section 16 filing processes.
• Take ownership of various disclosure procedures and internal controls, regularly evaluating and refining processes to enhance diligence and disclosure.
• Provide legal and strategic counsel on a wide range of corporate transactions and business priorities.
• Focus on innovation and issues critical to the future of the company and its businesses, including complex matters around AI and privacy, and addressing novel legal issues as the company enters new businesses.
• Monitoring and assessing the impact of legal and regulatory developments and enforcement trends, including to ensure that sensitive/complex legal issues and emerging risks are surfaced and addressed appropriately and efficiently.
• Support and provide advice to a newly established Board of Directors, including corporate governance matters, policies, and procedures in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Prepare materials, minutes and resolutions for Board of Directors and Audit Committee meetings and the Annual Meeting.
• Serve as a key leader in an agile, collaborative corporate legal department that is valued for its excellence and clear and concise advice to the company and its executive leadership team.

Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience gained at law firm and in-house (at a publicly traded company), including experience leading teams and building and implementing public company processes, policies, governance.
• JD or LLM from an accredited law school and maintains active bar membership in at least one US state.
• Proven capability to manage high-volume, complex environments with sound judgment and adaptability.
• Fosters inclusivity and manages emotions to achieve optimal business outcomes.
• Able to effectively pivot direction and delegate responsibilities, utilizing team strengths to meet strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional business judgment and legal issue identification skills, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Adept at articulating business needs, challenging existing systems and processes, and defining actionable strategies.
• Actively seeks input from diverse sources to ensure engagement and influence stakeholder buy-in at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a broad range of corporate experience with a demonstrated a passion for the business.
• Provides clear, concise, and commercial advice, and creative solutions where necessary, on established timelines to meet business needs.
• Operates autonomously while also being a collaborative team player who brings a positive, “can do” attitude to the workplace.
• Works effectively with other members of the Legal team, internal clients, and cross-functional organizations to influence and develop strategic initiatives.
• Able to effectively manage risks and make decisions that minimize threats while maximizing opportunities.

Benefits

• 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.
• Invest in 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.
• 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.