About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 11 About the Role: The Team: The Contract Negotiator will be a non-attorney member of the S&P Dow Jones Indices legal department. The SPDJI legal team is comprised of legal and non-legal professionals and supports, among other things, the division's commercial organization, product development/technology functions, business management/leadership and compliance functions. The Contract Negotiator position is similar to a Senior Paralegal, Procurement or Legal Contract Specialist position. The Impact: The Contract Negotiator is engaged in the fast-paced area of client and vendor contracting, primarily tasked with negotiating and drafting contracts for SPDJI's index information products and services, such as web-based platforms, data feeds and intellectual property licensing. You will provide exceptional customer service by assisting all clients with contract related inquiries that ultimately contribute to the finalization of the sales process and vendor data process. You will also assist SPDJI legal with project management related to the contracting process, client and partner relationships. What's in it for you: The Contract Negotiator will work in a dynamic legal environment and will have the opportunity to apply and develop negotiation and drafting skills, work independently and be part of a team that provides crucial support to the organization. Responsibilities: * Negotiate and draft various contracts such as product licenses, software licenses, trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, assignments and amendments; be well-versed in alternate language and drafting customized contract provisions. * Liaise with the commercial and product teams in the contract negotiation process; ensure that sales and business personnel comply with internal policies and procedures. * Navigate contracts database and other internal systems to obtain information on SPGMI's contractual relationships. * Work with management to create efficiencies in the contracting process. * Create PowerPoint presentations for meetings and training sessions; conduct training on Contracts to Commercial Team. * Participate in and/or lead projects, including due diligence activities related to acquisitions and divestitures. * Project manage a playbook for SPDJI contracting process. * Project manage unwinding of partnership relationships relevant to contracts. * Work with Decommission Team on legal-related issues. 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 $91,805 to $159,121. 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 not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission 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. What We're Looking For: A talented, confident, self-motivated individual who is comfortable working alone, but also enjoys being part of a dynamic, high-performing team. Someone who pays close attention to detail and is adept at prioritizing and has strong communication skills. What We're Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications: * At least 8 years of prior paralegal or legal affairs department experience. * Excellent interpersonal skills: be people oriented, collegial, and comfortable with frequent client-facing interactions (via e-mail, phone, and in-person). * Strong verbal/written communication and business writing abilities. * Ease with working independently while escalating issues, as necessary. * Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn quickly. * Capacity to simultaneously manage multiple priorities. * College degree. * Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly. * Strong desire to learn, positive attitude; flexible and creative in job execution. * Bring an efficient mindset to the function. * Strong presentation and training skills; able to tailor communications to the audience-level. Additional Preferred Qualifications: * Solid working knowledge of contract and intellectual property issues. * Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of assignments. * Successfully applies complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures. * State and Federal contract negotiation experience. 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 Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets. * ---------------------------------------------------------- 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: [email protected] 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. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf * ---------------------------------------------------------- LGLLGL202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 312788 Posted On: 2025-05-05 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, United States