Legal Intern

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

05

The Team: The Legal Intern will be a member of S&P Global’s corporate and business division legal teams, which partner with commercial, product and business management by providing practical legal advice to mitigate risk and support enterprise goals and strategic initiatives.

We are seeking passionate and career-minded interns to broaden our pipeline of talent and cultivate future leaders. This is a great opportunity to join a truly diverse company and learn and work alongside experts and industry leaders within S&P Global. We are looking for genuinely curious and motivated individuals who want to develop their career in a dynamic, high performing and diverse environment. 

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Participate in contract drafting, review and negotiations.
• Develop and enhance legal research and writing skills.
• Assist with corporate filings.
• Assist with managing litigation.
• Participate in due diligence exercises.
• Assist with any other legal matters or projects handled by the S&P Global Corporate Legal Department/Business Division Legal Departments.  When appropriate, Interns will be asked to attend meetings with various legal and business stakeholders.

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 $25 to $30. 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.

This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Juris Doctor program with a strong record of high academic achievement.
• Additional Preferred Qualifications:
• Intellectual curiosity and detail oriented.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent research, writing and interpersonal communications skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to influence constituencies.
• The ability to work in a deal-driven, collaborative work environment.
• Experience with intellectual property or technology agreements is a plus.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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