This role pays more than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$142,375–$226,387
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$205k
versus about
$184k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About S&P Global
S&P Global delivers Essential Intelligence® that shapes decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead.
S&P Global currently has
46 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$142,000–$200,000
across 37 roles with salary data.
Assistant General Counsel, Digital Assets & DeFi joins the Global Legal, Compliance, Risk & Government Affairs team to serve as a trusted advisor on emerging decentralized finance, tokenization, and blockchain initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of traditional financial markets and decentralized ecosystems, where you will shape legal frameworks for index construction and licensing in tokenized markets. You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial agreements involving digital assets, oracle networks, blockchain infrastructure, data licensing, and intellectual property. Day-to-day responsibilities include evaluating novel business models, managing external legal resources, and providing strategic guidance to product and technology teams regarding regulatory developments. The ideal candidate possesses a J.D. or LLM and expertise in financial services, digital asset regulation, and contract negotiation to help navigate the complexities of blockchain-based market infrastructure and data products.
Blockchain
Tokenization
Digital Assets
Wallet Infrastructure
Technology Architecture
Governance
Capital Markets
Product Innovation
Business Development
Vendor Strategy