Grade Level (for internal use):
13Assistant General Counsel – Governance & Executive Compensation
The Role: S&P Global Mobility is seeking an energetic, business-minded and self-motivated attorney with 10-15 years of proven governance and executive compensation legal experience gained at a leading national law firm and/or in-house (ideally at a publicly-traded company) 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 world-wide as it becomes an independent public company.
About S&P Global Mobility: S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.
Reporting Line and Location: This position reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel and is based in Centreville, Virginia.
What’s in it for you:
Dynamic, fast-paced environment
Provide crucial support to the Compensation Committee, Leadership team, and the company at large
Ownership of independent projects and collaborate with stakeholders across the company
Exposure to company-initiatives and projects led by the Deputy General Counsel
Opportunity for growth and development
Key responsibilities / Percent of Time:
Executive compensation & disclosure (70%) – advise on:
All aspects of executive compensation, including corporate, securities, disclosure, tax and governance issues
Equity, incentive compensation and commission plan design, interpretation and tax and regulatory compliance
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
Executive employment, severance and change-in-control agreements for compensation/benefit-related issues
Governance (30%) – advise on:
Governance best practices, ISS/Glass Lewis and Dodd-Frank and best practices developments
Compensation Committee agendas, resolutions, materials and minutes
Board of director independence and related-party transaction rules
Director and officer questionnaires and the annual board survey
Annual shareholder meeting, including the meeting script, logistics, and coordination with the inspector of elections and transfer agent
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
Plan fiduciary and governance matters for the Pension Investment Committee of the Board
Knowledge & Experience:
J.D. from a top law school with exceptional academic credentials and at least 10-15 years of relevant experience gained at a leading law firm and/or in-house (ideally at a publicly-traded company) in roles of increasing responsibility.
JD or LLM from an accredited law school and maintains active bar membership in at least one US state.
Candidate must have familiarity with securities law, disclosure requirements, registration rules, NYSE Listing Standards, and proxy advisor policies applicable to executive compensation programs.
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.
Candidate must be highly analytical and have exceptional business and legal issue identification and problem-solving skills.
Requires a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving; candidate must be 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.
Candidate must be able to operate autonomously while 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Successful track record of in-house or similar advisory experience.
Experience with Diligent or similar electronic distribution portal for board materials and wDesk for SEC filings is a plus.
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 83, 409A, 162(m), and 280G.
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience supporting compensation related matters in connection with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration support.
Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
About S&P Global Mobility
At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.
What’s In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
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.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
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