Assistant General Counsel, Digital Assets – DeFi

S&P Global

Legal advisor engaging with decentralized finance and digital assets for S&P Dow Jones Indices. Shaping legal frameworks, commercial agreements, and compliance policies in innovative markets.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $149,031 - $260,291 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in commercial contract negotiation and drafting, with a strong focus on decentralized finance, digital assets, and blockchain technology. Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice while ensuring compliance and managing complex commercial agreements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. Or LLM6+ Years Legal ExperienceCommercial Contract NegotiationDecentralized Finance FamiliarityExcellent Drafting And Negotiating Skills

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Hard Skills

Commercial Contract DraftingNegotiationLegal ComplianceData LicensingIntellectual Property Principles

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsSound JudgmentAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Blockchain TechnologyDigital Asset Ecosystems

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Decentralized FinanceDigital AssetsFinancial ServicesInvestment ProductsTokenized Assets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a leading role in shaping S&P Dow Jones Indices’ engagement with decentralized finance, digital assets, and blockchain-based market infrastructure.
This position sits at the intersection of traditional financial markets and emerging decentralized ecosystems, advising on innovative index solutions, data products, and technology collaborations that influence how global markets evolve.
Be responsible for structuring, drafting, negotiating and advising on complex commercial agreements across DeFi, digital assets, licensing indices for use with financial products (including digital assets), index data subscription and distribution, inbound data and the deployment of blockchain technology.
Collaborate closely with legal, product, technology, and commercial leaders to provide practical, forward-looking, strategic and legal advice on matters pertaining to emerging products and business initiatives.
Support compliance with review and implementation of applicable policies and procedures (e.g., confidentiality, insider trading, and compliance).
Assist the business in responding to requests for proposal, customer due diligence/risk questionnaires.
Special projects as assigned by manager.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. or LLM and admitted to practice law in any of the states listed within the location.
6+ years’ legal experience, including possibly in an in-house legal environment, with a focus on commercial contract negotiation and drafting.
Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with financial services and investment products, decentralized finance, digital asset regulation, digital asset ecosystems, blockchain infrastructure, and tokenized assets.
Familiarity with data licensing, intellectual property principles, business technology.
Excellent drafting, negotiating, and communication (both written and spoken) skills.
Capability to manage high-volume, complex environments with sound judgment and adaptability.
Ability to recognize and accommodate internal and external client needs while adequately protecting S&P DJI’s interests and mitigating liability risk.
Strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.