Legal Intern

OSTTRA • New York, NY

4d • $30 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role: We are seeking passionate and career-minded interns to broaden our pipeline of talent and cultivate future leaders. This is a great opportunity to learn and work alongside experts and industry leaders within S&P Global. We are seeking motivated and intellectually curious legal interns who are eager to build foundational skills and contribute meaningfully to the work of a global legal team. As a Legal Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn from seasoned attorneys across S&P Global, gain hands‑on experience with real legal matters, and deepen your understanding of how a sophisticated in‑house legal department supports business strategy and mitigates risk. This role offers an exceptional environment to grow, collaborate, and take the first steps toward a successful career in the legal field. 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 stakeholders by providing practical legal advice to mitigate risk, drive enterprise goals and advance key strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a 1L or 2L in a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong record of high academic achievement with an interest in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Intellectual curiosity with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage deadlines effectively
• Foundational understanding of AI concepts and enthusiasm for exploring how legal‑tech and AI tools can support attorneys by accelerating research, enhancing drafting, improving knowledge management, and reducing manual workload.
• Interest in developing practical awareness of how AI can be applied within a modern in‑house legal department.
• Candidates must be fully available to work in a hybrid role in New York for the duration of the internship (June 1, 2026 to August 7, 2026).
• Please provide a letter of recommendation as part of your application.
• Right to Work Requirements : This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with financial services, data analytics, or technology industries is a plus
• Experience with intellectual property or technology agreements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and assist in drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents.
• Support the legal team in reviewing and interpreting laws, regulations, and case law relevant to S&P Global.
• Assist with due diligence efforts for transactions and projects.
• Assist with any other legal matters or projects.
• Participate in meetings with in-house counsel and business stakeholders as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees