Assistant General Counsel – Compensation & Benefits

Mobility Global • Centreville, VA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mobility Global is seeking an energetic, business-minded and self-motivated attorney with 8-15 years of proven governance and strong public company executive compensation legal experience (ideally also with fluency in benefits legal experience) gained at a leading national law firm and in-house to join its corporate legal team. In this position, the successful candidate will interface with members of the company’s executive and HR teams to manage and execute on a broad range of initiatives in the areas of compensation committee and board governance and disclosure matters, executive compensation, incentive compensation plans, as well as retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and deferred compensation arrangements. The candidate will support a business of approximately $1.8 billion in revenue and 3,500 employees worldwide. This position reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel, and will be a core member of the corporate legal team. Mobility Global is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and employment for qualified individuals with disabilities. Mobility Global will never ask candidates to pay money at any stage of the hiring process, including for applications, interviews, background checks, training, or equipment. If you receive a suspicious communication or request for payment or personal financial information, please exercise caution and report it immediately.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with exceptional academic credentials and at least 8-15 years of relevant experience gained at a recognized national law firm and in-house at a publicly-traded company in roles of increasing responsibility.
• Active member in good standing of at least one State bar.
• Demonstrated experience advising on the design, structuring, and implementation of cash‑ and equity‑based compensation programs, including executive and broad‑based incentive plans, as supporting compensation governance.
• Experience advising on and drafting equity award agreements, incentive plans and guidelines, executive employment, change‑in‑control, severance, and retention agreements, and nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements.
• Strong working knowledge of rules and regulations impacting compensation programs, including executive compensation tax rules such as Internal Revenue Code Sections 409A.
• Experience advising on securities law, disclosure requirements, registration rules, NYSE Listing Standards, and proxy advisor policies applicable to executive compensation programs.
• Highly analytical and have exceptional business and legal issue identification and problem-solving skills.
• Practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving; able to effectively counsel internal clients by providing them with clear, concise and commercial advice, and creative solutions where necessary, on established timelines to meet their business needs.
• Able to operate autonomously while also being a team player who brings a positive, “can do” attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the Legal team and with internal clients.
• Impeccable ethical standards, and discretion handling sensitive, confidential personnel and compensation information.

Nice To Haves

• Successful track record of in-house or similar advisory experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience advising on the design, implementation, and administration of retirement, health and welfare benefit plans, including 401ks, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, wellness, cafeteria plans, and FSAs/HSAs/HRAs.
• Experience advising on compliance with ERISA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), COBRA, HIPAA, and related federal and state laws affecting group health plans.
• Experience with the Diligent platform or similar electronic distribution portal for Board materials and Workiva for SEC filings is a plus.
• Experience supporting compensation-related matters in connection with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration support.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of executive compensation, including corporate, securities, disclosure, tax and governance issues
• Advise on equity, incentive compensation and commission plan design, interpretation and tax and regulatory compliance
• Advise on efforts to prepare, implement and refine best-in-class practices, policies, guidelines, tools, programs and forms that align with the Company’s employee engagement strategy, values and business goals
• Advise on federal and state securities law (including §16 insider transaction reporting, proxy filing, and Form 8-Ks), Dodd-Frank, Sarbanes–Oxley, tax code (including §409A), and NYSE requirements
• Advise on statutory and voluntary sustainability and corporate responsibility disclosures and reporting
• Advise on executive employment, severance and change-in-control agreements for compensation/benefit-related issues
• Advise on governance best practices, ISS/Glass Lewis and Dodd-Frank and best practices developments
• Advise on Compensation Committee agendas, resolutions, materials and minutes
• Advise on Board of Director independence, related-party transaction rules, Director and officer questionnaires and the annual Board survey
• Advise on the annual shareholder meeting, including the meeting script, logistics, and coordination with the inspector of elections and transfer agent
• Advise on the design, implementation, and administration of retirement, health and welfare benefit plans, including 401ks, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, wellness, cafeteria plans, and FSAs/HSAs/HRAs.
• Advise on compliance with federal and state benefits laws, including ERISA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), COBRA, HIPAA, and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
• Advise on plan fiduciary, governance and investment committee matters, plan audits, Form 5500 filings, and voluntary correction programs (IRS EPCRS / DOL VFCP).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and incentive opportunities where applicable.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement savings programs, including company matching contributions where available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree