S&P Global

Lead Legal Advisor

S&P Global

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Mexico City • Mexico

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Review and negotiate data protection addendums and similar contractual terms.
  • Maintain and draft contract template language related to data privacy, data protection, and information governance.
  • Work with various stakeholders across the company to ensure controls are compliant with applicable law.
  • Interact with, and resolve, data protection legal issues across all business functions, affiliates, subsidiaries, and acquisitions.
  • Assisting in the review of training materials relating to data protection matters.
  • Providing support for the resolution of day-to-day matters, including legal research.
  • Identifying problems and support solutions-based practices by using existing precedents or procedures, including creating legal gap analysis of new data protection laws and regulations.
  • Contributing to the achievement of the Legal Department’s objectives.
  • Provide 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
legal degreelicense to practice law