Chief Legal Officer

S&P Global

Chief Legal Officer guiding legal, risk, and governance strategy for S&P Global's enterprise transformation. Advising on legal matters, corporate governance, and strategic growth initiatives.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $575,000 - $625,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance, securities law, and enterprise risk oversight, with a strong focus on legal leadership in M&A and strategic transactions. Proven ability to engage with regulatory bodies and lead transformation initiatives in complex, regulated environments.

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General Counsel ExperienceCorporate Governance ExpertiseRegulatory EngagementM&A LeadershipEnterprise Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Securities LawCorporate GovernanceLitigation ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRisk OversightM&A StrategyAI GovernanceOperational Model EvolutionData GovernanceCommercial Law

Soft Skills

Strategic PartnershipLeadershipDecision-MakingCommunicationJudgment

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled SolutionsLegal Management SystemsRisk Management FrameworksCompliance ToolsData Analytics Platforms

Industry Keywords

Public CompanyFinancial ServicesTechnology-Enabled BusinessData-Rich EnvironmentGlobal Regulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a principal advisor to the Board and its Committees on corporate governance, securities law, disclosure, enterprise risk oversight, and fiduciary matters.
Ensure strong, timely, and decision‑ready engagement with the Board, supporting effective oversight during a period of enterprise transformation.
Oversee public company obligations, including SEC and stock exchange requirements, in close partnership with Finance, Investor Relations, and senior leadership.
Act as a strategic partner to the business on growth initiatives, including product innovation, new commercial models, strategic partnerships, and geographic expansion.
Provide legal leadership on M&A and other strategic transactions, supporting disciplined execution of inorganic growth priorities.
Lead senior‑level engagement with key regulators and enforcement bodies, including the SEC, DOJ, and relevant global regulators, ensuring consistency, credibility, and preparedness.
Safeguard S&P Global’s reputation as a trusted, independent market institution.
Provide enterprise leadership on legal and risk governance, setting clear frameworks for issue identification, escalation, and decision‑making.
Set the tone for the function, ensuring the right balance between protecting the company and enabling responsible innovation—helping leaders navigate trade‑offs with clarity and consistency.
Partner closely with the Chief Risk Officer to ensure alignment across legal, regulatory, operational, technology, and reputational risk within a coherent enterprise model.
Lead governance frameworks for AI, GenAI, and agentic technologies, ensuring responsible innovation, auditability, defensibility, and regulatory readiness.
Oversee complex litigation and investigations globally, setting strategy, managing risk, and coordinating external counsel in high‑stakes matters.
Modernize Legal and Risk operations to deliver materially greater speed, scale, and effectiveness through simplification, redesign, and AI-enabled ways of working.
Build and lead a world-class global Legal and Risk team defined by high standards, strong judgment, and clear accountability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mandatory prior experience as a General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer in a public company, with direct Board and CEO advisory responsibility.
Deep experience across governance, securities, regulatory, litigation, and commercial matters in a highly regulated, global environment.
Experience in regulated, data‑rich, IP‑intensive, and technology‑enabled businesses (e.g., financial services, data, analytics, marketplaces, infrastructure, platforms), with openness to leaders from other complex, regulated sectors beyond financial services and technology.
Credible senior‑level regulatory engagement experience, including direct interaction with enforcement bodies and policymakers.
Demonstrated leadership through enterprise‑wide transformation, including operating model evolution, AI/automation adoption, and organizational change.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.