Senior Counsel, Executive Compensation

Mobility Global•Centreville, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mobility Global is seeking an experienced, business-minded, and strategically astute attorney with 7-15 years of proven governance and public company executive compensation legal experience. This role ideally includes fluency in benefits legal experience, gained at a leading national law firm and/or in-house. The successful candidate will partner with members of the company’s executive and HR teams to manage and execute on a broad range of initiatives, primarily in the areas of compensation committee and board governance and disclosure matters, executive compensation, and incentive compensation plans. 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 committed to providing competitive compensation that reflects local market conditions and individual contributions. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for incentive compensation, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, where applicable. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $220,000 to $280,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. 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.
At least 7 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.
Deep subject-matter expertise in 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.
Experience advising on securities law, disclosure requirements, registration rules, NYSE Listing Standards, and proxy advisor policies applicable to executive compensation programs.
Highly analytical with exceptional business and legal issue identification and problem-solving skills.
Practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving; ability to effectively counsel internal clients by providing clear, concise, and commercial advice, and creative solutions where necessary, on established timelines to meet their business needs.
Impeccable ethical standards, and discretion handling sensitive, confidential personnel and compensation information.
Currently authorized to work in the United States and will not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

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 with the Diligent platform or similar electronic distribution portal for Board materials.
Experience with Workiva for SEC filings.
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.