Assistant General Counsel - Compensation & Benefits

Automotivemastermind; Centreville (VA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobility Global seeks an energetic attorney with 8–15 years in governance and executive compensation to join its corporate legal team. You will work with the executive and HR teams on compensation committee matters, disclosures, and related retirement and welfare plans while ensuring compliance with evolving securities and tax rules.

The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and offers growth across governance, disclosure, and regulatory initiatives within a global business with ~3,500

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with exceptional credentials and 8–15 years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing cash- and equity-based compensation programs for governance.
• Strong knowledge of securities law, disclosure, and board governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of executive compensation, including governance, disclosure, tax and regulatory compliance.
• Governance best practices, committee materials, and board independence counsel.
• Design and administration of retirement and employee benefit plans and related compliance.

Skills

Executive compensation

Governance

Securities law

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Diligent

Workiva

Job description

Why Mobility Global?

At Mobility Global, our mission is to provide the trusted information that helps billions of people build, sell, and own vehicles with confidence. As we shape the next generation of automotive intelligence through innovation, AI, and industry-leading data, we're creating new opportunities for our customers, our business, and our people. Join a team singularly focused on transforming the automotive industry. S&P Global Mobility is Mobility Global - the company behind CARFAX, automotiveMastermind, Market Scan, and Polk Automotive Solutions. Our strength comes from our people, and here, the progress you make helps the entire automotive ecosystem move faster and with greater confidence.

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What you'll do

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.

Growth & Support

• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Provide crucial support to HR, the Leadership team, the Compensation Committee, and the Company at large
• Ownership of independent projects and collaborate with stakeholders across the company
• 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
• Exposure to Company-initiatives and projects led by the Deputy General Counsel
• Meaningful opportunity for growth and development

Responsibilities and Impact

Executive Compensation & Disclosure (65%)

• 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 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 Statutory and voluntary sustainability and corporate responsibility disclosures and reporting Executive employment, severance and change-in-control agreements for compensation/benefit-related issues

Governance (20%)

• Governance best practices, ISS/Glass Lewis and Dodd-Frank and best practices developments Compensation Committee agendas, resolutions, materials and minutes Board of Director independence, 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

Benefits (15%)

• 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. 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). Plan fiduciary, governance and investment committee matters, plan audits, Form 5500 filings, and voluntary correction programs (IRS EPCRS / DOL VFCP).

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications and Skills: 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. 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 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. Candidate must have impeccable ethical standards, and discretion handling sensitive, confidential personnel and compensation information.

Additional Preferred Qualifications: 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.

Location

Location is Reston, VA, DC (or remote)

Salary

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $220,000 - $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.

What's In It for You

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. For more information on benefits, please check out our benefit summary: https://mobilityglobalbenefits.com/us/benefits-summary

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.