Junior Paralegal - S&P Global
Dallas, TX
About the Job
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
08
About the Role:
Paralegal/Contract Negotiator/Database Administrator
The Team:
The Paralegal/Contract Negotiator will be a member of the S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) legal department. The S&P DJI legal team is comprised of legal and non-legal professionals and supports, among other things, the division’s regulatory and compliance requirements, commercial organization including, sales, marketing, product management, research and development, client support services teams, operations and technology functions and business management/leadership.
Responsibilities and Impact:
The Impact:
The Paralegal/Contract Negotiator is engaged in the fast-paced area of client and vendor contracting, and primarily tasked with providing administration support in the negotiating and drafting of contracts for S&P DJI’s index data and intellectual property licensing business and custom calculation/administration services business.
What’s in it for you:
The Paralegal/Contract Negotiator will work in a dynamic, client-facing environment and will have the opportunity to apply and develop business support, project management, negotiation and drafting skills while work independently and be part of a team that provides crucial legal support to the organization.
Responsibilities:
+ Navigate contracts database and other internal systems (e.g., Salesforce) to obtain information on S&P DJI’s contractual relationships; update the database and other internal systems regarding S&P DJI’s contractual relationships from time to time; assist with developing create-a-contract tools for automating contract generation; build out process documentation and implement improved workflows through automation.
+ Liaise with internal and external clients in the contract negotiation process; ensure that sales and business personnel comply with internal policies and procedures.
+ Work with management to create efficiencies in the contracting process.
+ Project manage, lead and/or otherwise participate in ongoing projects for the S&P DJI legal department, including due diligence activities related to acquisitions and divestitures, IP infringement actions and other similar activities.
+ Negotiate and draft various contracts such as data licenses, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, intercompany agreements, amendments, assignments, permission letters, waivers/releases, termination and other contract notices; be well-versed in commonly used alternate provisions and drafting customized contract provisions.
+ Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate secretarial and other documents.
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 $53,898 to $96,049. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s 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 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 (https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us) .
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Qualifications:
+ Prior paralegal or business/legal affairs department experience;
+ Working knowledge of contracts and related issues;
+ People oriented, collegial, and comfortable with frequent client-facing interactions (via e-mail, phone, video conference and in-person);
+ Ease with working independently but escalating issues as needed;
+ Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn quickly;
+ Capacity to simultaneously manage multiple priorities/projects/responsibilities;
+ College degree
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
+ Project management skills
+ Some working knowledge of intellectual property issues and the financial services industry/capital markets concepts.
+ Strong verbal/written communication
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.
What’s In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the 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:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're 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. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re 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 world's 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 can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need 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 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.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
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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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.
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203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), LGLLGL203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 307099
Posted On: 2024-09-08
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Grade Level (for internal use):
08
About the Role:
Paralegal/Contract Negotiator/Database Administrator
The Team:
The Paralegal/Contract Negotiator will be a member of the S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) legal department. The S&P DJI legal team is comprised of legal and non-legal professionals and supports, among other things, the division’s regulatory and compliance requirements, commercial organization including, sales, marketing, product management, research and development, client support services teams, operations and technology functions and business management/leadership.
Responsibilities and Impact:
The Impact:
The Paralegal/Contract Negotiator is engaged in the fast-paced area of client and vendor contracting, and primarily tasked with providing administration support in the negotiating and drafting of contracts for S&P DJI’s index data and intellectual property licensing business and custom calculation/administration services business.
What’s in it for you:
The Paralegal/Contract Negotiator will work in a dynamic, client-facing environment and will have the opportunity to apply and develop business support, project management, negotiation and drafting skills while work independently and be part of a team that provides crucial legal support to the organization.
Responsibilities:
+ Navigate contracts database and other internal systems (e.g., Salesforce) to obtain information on S&P DJI’s contractual relationships; update the database and other internal systems regarding S&P DJI’s contractual relationships from time to time; assist with developing create-a-contract tools for automating contract generation; build out process documentation and implement improved workflows through automation.
+ Liaise with internal and external clients in the contract negotiation process; ensure that sales and business personnel comply with internal policies and procedures.
+ Work with management to create efficiencies in the contracting process.
+ Project manage, lead and/or otherwise participate in ongoing projects for the S&P DJI legal department, including due diligence activities related to acquisitions and divestitures, IP infringement actions and other similar activities.
+ Negotiate and draft various contracts such as data licenses, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, intercompany agreements, amendments, assignments, permission letters, waivers/releases, termination and other contract notices; be well-versed in commonly used alternate provisions and drafting customized contract provisions.
+ Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate secretarial and other documents.
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 $53,898 to $96,049. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s 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 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 (https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us) .
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Qualifications:
+ Prior paralegal or business/legal affairs department experience;
+ Working knowledge of contracts and related issues;
+ People oriented, collegial, and comfortable with frequent client-facing interactions (via e-mail, phone, video conference and in-person);
+ Ease with working independently but escalating issues as needed;
+ Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn quickly;
+ Capacity to simultaneously manage multiple priorities/projects/responsibilities;
+ College degree
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
+ Project management skills
+ Some working knowledge of intellectual property issues and the financial services industry/capital markets concepts.
+ Strong verbal/written communication
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.
What’s In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the 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:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're 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. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re 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 world's 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 can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need 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 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.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
-----------------------------------------------------------
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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.
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203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), LGLLGL203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 307099
Posted On: 2024-09-08
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Source : S&P Global
