Chief Legal Officer

S&P Global

. Advise the Board of Directors and executive leadership on legal, regulatory, risk, and governance matters .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $575,000 - $625,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal and regulatory matters, including governance, securities law, and enterprise risk management, while leading a global legal and risk organization. Proven ability to engage with regulators and drive enterprise-wide transformation through innovative legal strategies and operational modernization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

General Counsel ExperienceBoard Advisory ResponsibilityGovernance and Regulatory ExpertiseM&A and Strategic Transactions LeadershipEnterprise Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Corporate GovernanceSecurities LawRegulatory ComplianceLitigation ManagementIntellectual Property StrategyM&A TransactionsRisk Governance FrameworksAI and Automation AdoptionPublic Company ObligationsData-Driven Decision Making

Soft Skills

Strategic PartnershipLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational Change ManagementStakeholder EngagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled SolutionsLegal Management SoftwareRisk Management ToolsCompliance PlatformsData Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Public CompanyHighly Regulated EnvironmentGlobal OperationsTechnology-Enabled BusinessRegulatory Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise the Board of Directors and executive leadership on legal, regulatory, risk, and governance matters
Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the President and CEO
Lead an integrated global legal and risk organization
Advise the Board and its Committees on corporate governance, securities law, disclosure, enterprise risk oversight, and fiduciary matters
Oversee public company obligations, including SEC and stock exchange requirements
Partner with the business on product innovation, new commercial models, strategic partnerships, and geographic expansion
Provide legal leadership on M&A and strategic transactions
Engage with regulators and enforcement bodies, including the SEC and DOJ
Anticipate regulatory and enforcement developments
Lead legal and risk governance frameworks and enterprise risk decision-making
Lead governance frameworks for AI, GenAI, and agentic technologies
Define and protect enterprise-wide intellectual property strategy
Oversee global litigation and investigations
Modernize Legal and Risk operations through simplification, redesign, and AI-enabled ways of working
Build and lead a world-class global Legal and Risk team
Strengthen leadership depth, succession, automation, and modern capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mandatory prior experience as a General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer in a public company
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
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

Annual incentive plan
Health care coverage
Generous time off
Continuous learning resources
Competitive pay
Retirement planning
Continuing education program
Company-matched student loan contribution
Financial wellness programs
Family benefits
Retail discounts
Referral incentive awards