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S&P Global · 1 day ago

Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Securities – Mobility

Virginia, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$310K/yr - $423K/yr

12+ years exp

S&P Global is a leading provider of essential intelligence and insights in the automotive sector. They are seeking an Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Securities – Mobility to provide legal and strategic counsel on corporate transactions, governance, and compliance as the company transitions into a standalone public entity.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with public company and securities law matters

Provide legal and strategic counsel on a wide range of corporate transactions and disclosure issues as a key legal advisor to the company’s CFO, Controller, Head of Investor Relations, Treasurer, and finance team broadly

Draft, review and advise on the company’s SEC and NYSE periodic and other filings (10‐K, Proxy Statement, 10‐Q, and 8‐Ks) ; advise and collaborate with investor relations, finance and communications teams in the preparation of earnings releases and other announcements

Review and advise on the Company’s statutory and voluntary disclosures and reporting, including reporting on sustainability and corporate responsibility matters

Oversee and advise on insider trading and Section 16 filing processes

Take ownership of various disclosure procedures and internal controls, regularly evaluating and refining processes to enhance diligence and disclosure

Provide legal and strategic counsel on a wide range of corporate transactions and business priorities

Focus on innovation and issues critical to the future of the company and its businesses, including complex matters around AI and privacy, enhancing the company’s IP and data strategy and capabilities, and addressing legal issues as the company enters new businesses

Monitoring and assessing the impact of legal and regulatory developments and enforcement trends, including ensuring that sensitive/complex legal issues and emerging risks are surfaced and addressed appropriately and efficiently

Support and provide advice to a newly established Board of Directors, including corporate governance matters, policies, and procedures in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations

Prepare materials, minutes and resolutions for Board of Directors and Audit Committee meetings and the Annual Meeting

Assist in building and then leading an agile, collaborative corporate legal department (likely 4-6 attorneys) that is valued for its excellence and clear and concise advice to the company and its executive leadership team

Create a culture of continuous improvement with a business partner mindset

Manage outside counsel and an operations budget and systems for the delivery of legal services, efficiency and scale consistent with organizational demands

Develop strong relationships with internal constituents including the CFO, Controllership, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, and Communications and external constituents such as the Company’s independent auditors and key finance advisors

Work closely with the Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer on transactional and financing activities, including oversight of outside counsel to ensure quality work product

Providing substantive support for the Chief Legal Officer and for the rest of the Legal team, as needed

Qualification

Corporate governanceSecurities law complianceMergersAcquisitionsPublic company processesLegal issue identificationChange managementTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilitiesInterpersonal skills

Required

12+ years of relevant experience gained at law firm and in-house (at a publicly traded company), including experience leading teams and building and implementing public company processes, policies, 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 delegate responsibilities, utilizing team strengths to meet strategic initiatives

Exceptional business judgment and legal issue identification skills, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities. Adept at articulating business needs, challenging existing systems and processes, 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, and a broad range of corporate experience with a demonstrated passion for the business. Provides clear, concise, and commercial advice, and creative solutions where necessary, on established timelines to meet business needs

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

Able to effectively manage risks and make decisions that minimize threats while maximizing opportunities

Preferred

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

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.