Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law - Mobility

S&P Global•Centreville, VA

2d•$233,000 - $298,000

About The Position

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 14 The Role: Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law - Mobility The Team: Join a best-in-class global legal team committed to delivering timely, practical and actionable advice to advance our business and safeguard our reputation, people, and assets. This position reports directly to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Securities, who reports to the Chief Legal Officer of Mobility. Responsibilities and Impact: The Assistant General Counsel, Employment is responsible for supporting a business of approximately $1.8 billion in revenue and 3,500 employees world-wide, providing legal and strategic counsel and risk management advice to senior leadership and People team colleagues on a wide variety of employment matters. This leader will play a critical role in supporting transformation and growth, first as the business becomes an independent public company and second in its near- and long-term growth initiatives. What's in it for you: Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, client-facing environment Partner closely with colleagues across the business and Mobility senior leadership (including the Chief Legal Officer and Chief People Officer) Advise on business transformation and growth initiatives, as the business becomes an independent public company as well as near- and long-term growth opportunities Design, implement and refine best-in-class employment-related practices, policies, and guidelines Serve as a business-oriented, senior legal advisor and core member of the function’s leadership team, counseling on issues of significant importance to the company

Requirements

12+ years of relevant experience gained at law firm and in-house (at a publicly traded company), including experience building and implementing public company processes, policies, and governance.
JD or LLM from an accredited law school and maintain active bar membership in at least one US state.
Proven capability to manage high-volume, complex environments with sound judgment and adaptability.
Fosters inclusivity and manage emotions to achieve optimal business outcomes.
Able to effectively pivot direction and collaborate across teams to meet strategic initiatives.
Exceptional business judgment and legal issue identification skills, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities.
Adept at articulating business needs and defining actionable strategies.
Actively seeks input from diverse sources to ensure engagement and influence stakeholder buy-in at all levels.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated passion for the business.
Provides clear, concise advice, and creative solutions where necessary, on established timelines to meet business needs that appropriately manage risk.
Operates autonomously while also being a collaborative team player who brings a positive, “can do” attitude to the workplace.
Works effectively with other members of the Legal team, internal clients, and cross-functional organizations to influence and develop strategic initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Successful track record of in-house or similar advisory experience.
J.D. with exceptional academic credentials.
Experience with change management.
Experience leading or supporting transformation initiatives or high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

Provide practical and strategic legal counsel and risk management advice to senior leadership and People team colleagues on a wide variety of employment matters in a manner that is consistent with the Company’s values and goals. Advice ranges from recruiting, compensation, performance management, separations, internal investigations, agreements, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, diversity and inclusion, workplace privacy, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, reasonable accommodations, employee classification, immigration, mergers and acquisitions, labor matters, and general employment risk management.
Participate in and provide leadership on efforts to design, implement and refine best-in-class employment-related practices, policies, guidelines, tools, programs and forms that align with the company’s employee engagement strategy, values and business goals
Represent and defend the company as necessary in employment disputes, including lawyer’s letters and administrative charges. Manage outside counsel as necessary for employment litigation.
Manage and oversee outside counsel in the provision of advice in jurisdictions outside of the United States, including Works Council matters.
Prepare and conduct regular employee and management trainings on relevant matters, and managing company training programs in conjunction with the People team.
Monitor and assess the impact of legal and regulatory developments and enforcement trends at a state and federal level, and globally, in conjunction with outside counsel and People team members.
Manage Outside Counsel, driving efficiency and scale consistent with organizational demands.
Provide substantive support for the rest of the Legal team as needed, including on strategic transactions.

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.

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