Lead Legal Advisor

Lead Legal Advisor for S&P Global Corporate Data Privacy, Protection and Information Governance Team, reporting to Assistant General Counsel, Data Privacy, with responsibilities including reviewing and negotiating data protection addendums, maintaining and drafting contract template language, and providing legal advice on cyber and data incident management.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with legal degree and license to practice law.
• Fluent in English is required
• 5+ years of experience dealing with data protection and privacy.
• Expertise in data privacy laws, information governance, and data localization.
• Ability to handle high volume workflow.
• Professional, highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent analytical and written skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others from outside the Legal Department.
• The highest level of discretion, sensitivity, and integrity in handling confidential information.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task and handle deadline sensitive assignments.

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.