At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate contracts while advising on legal matters in a dynamic financial environment.
- Company: Join a global leader in financial data and index solutions.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, excellent growth opportunities, and work independently within a supportive team.
- Other info: Collaborate with senior stakeholders and engage with top regulatory authorities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping legal frameworks in the fast-paced financial sector.
- Qualifications: Strong legal background with experience in commercial contracts and regulatory compliance.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
About the Role The position of Assistant General Counsel at S drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents related to licensing indices, data licensing, joint marketing, consulting agreements, marketing material, and external legal resources.
It also includes training employees on legal issues and contracting procedures.
The role covers the full spectrum of legal work arising in a regulated financial data and index business – from commercial contracts and intellectual property matters to regulatory advice, corporate governance and dispute management.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy.
What’s In It For You You will work in a dynamic, global, client‑facing environment and will have the opportunity to work independently as part of a legal team that provides crucial support to the organization.
Excellent opportunities for growth and to work on a broad range of legal matters spanning regulatory, commercial and governance disciplines.
Involvement in commercial transactions, ad‑hoc business projects, research, process review, innovation and information analysis.
Impact Serve as a trusted legal adviser to product, innovation and commercial teams.
Help shape legal frameworks for index construction and licensing across financial markets.
Provide legal advice on obligations under EU and UK financial regulations including the Benchmarks Regulation, UCITS, Mi FID II, DORA, GDPR and related frameworks.
Support governance documentation, regulatory submissions and engagement with supervisory authorities such as the FCA, EU National Competent Authorities and ESMA.
Anticipate regulatory and legal developments affecting the index business and translate them into actionable business guidance.
Responsibilities Partner with business stakeholders to align product and commercial strategy and draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements on matters such as licensing indices for financial products (including insurance and bank hedging OTC products), index data subscription and distribution, inbound data and technology, custom calculation services, web‑based services, and consulting relationships.
Advising on the creation and publication of thought leadership and marketing materials, factoring in various financial regulations that impact the business strategy.
Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance on UK and European financial regulations (BMR, UCITS, Mi FID II, DORA, GDPR) and monitor regulatory developments across these frameworks.
Support interaction and engagement with policy and supervisory teams, including responding to regulatory consultations, preparing submissions and liaising with the FCA, ESMA, and other regulators.
Support sales and other business teams across the UK, Europe and other regions globally, advise on legal risk and provide business‑oriented legal solutions related to complex index licensing, insurance and bank hedging OTC products.
Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and committee support, governance frameworks, corporate secretarial matters and entity management.
Collaborate with the S
Hiring: Assistant General Counsel employer: S&P Global Inc.
S&P Global is an exceptional employer that prioritises a people-first approach, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture within the People Platforms team. Employees benefit from comprehensive health and wellness programmes, generous time off, and continuous learning opportunities, all designed to support personal and professional growth. Located in a dynamic environment, S&P Global also offers unique family-friendly perks and a commitment to inclusivity, making it an ideal place for talented individuals looking to make a meaningful impact.
