Associate General Counsel
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$ 120456 - 207939
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Job Description
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
12About the Role:
The Team:
This position is with the Corporate Legal Department based in London and New York consisting of 4 lawyers 3 paralegals and 1 legal administrative assistant and reports directly to the Associate General Counsel International Corporate. The team covers our legal entities globally from a subsidiary governance and corporate legal perspective.
The Impact:
This position contributes to the subsidiary governance of over 300 legal entities globally and supports the Treasury Controllers and Tax functions from a corporate legal perspective. This position joins a wider global legal team of over 150.
Whats in it for you:
Working in a friendly inhouse environment with colleagues across multiple functions and business lines and with third parties around the globe.
Opportunity to develop inhouse legal skills within the role.
Potential for flexible working.
Responsibilities:
Serving as primary point of escalation for US corporate issues.
Liaising with colleagues in Treasury Controllers and Tax to provide legal advice and support achievement of their company goals including cash repatriation loans and structuring.
Preparing and arranging of board and shareholder resolutions for US subsidiaries including to declare dividends issue loan notes alter share capital allot shares amend articles change officers and approve annual accounts.
Updating and maintaining corporate books and compliance for the companys US subsidiaries including overseeing filings and record keeping.
Assisting with management of local counsel and corporate service providers abroad to ensure appropriate subsidiary management corporate compliance and governance of the companys subsidiaries across LATAM and Canada.
Preparation of intercompany agreements and delegations of authority.
Liaising with notaries local counsel and corporate service providers in the US and abroad to assist with corporate subsidiary management including preparing certificates and arranging for documents to be notarized and apostilled legalized or consularised.
Assisting with maintaining internal recordkeeping systems. Experience of Diligent Entities preferred.
Corporate due diligence and company searches obtaining certificates of good standing and similar in the US and worldwide.
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 $120456 to $207939. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals 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 role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees please click here.
What Were Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
5 years of relevant experience gained at law firm and/or inhouse.
JD or LLM from an accredited law school and maintains active bar membership in at least one US state.
Excellent corporate law knowledge (NY and Delaware) in particular in the areas of corporate transactions corporate governance and compliance. Corporate secretarial experience as part of legal role is important.
Excellent organizational and project management skills needed to manage time well prioritize effectively and handle multiple deadlines. Ability to react quickly and adjust priorities on short notice.
Computer Skills are preferred Word Excel Adobe Acrobat Outlook Diligent Entities.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Professionalism and responsiveness required and ability to effectively communicate with people at all organizational levels of the company.
Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive enthusiastic attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the team and with other colleagues.
Right to Work Requirements:
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
Return to Work:
Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work As part of our Return to Work initiative Restart we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace.
Whats In It For You
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a selfstarter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information imagination people technologythe 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:
Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were 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. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Were 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 worlds 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 cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
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 companymatched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: Its not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones too with some bestin class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits/benefitsummaries
Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness transparency and equal opportunity ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power 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.
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 discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Professional (EEO2 Job CategoriesUnited States of America) LGLLGL202.2 Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)
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