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S&P Global · 2 days ago

Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law - Mobility

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$233K/yr - $298K/yr

12+ years exp

S&P Global is a leading company dedicated to providing essential insights and data. They are seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law - Mobility to provide legal and strategic counsel on employment matters, supporting a business with significant revenue and employee count while managing risks and advising senior leadership.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research

Culture & Values

No H1B

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

Qualification

Employment LawLegal CounselRisk ManagementPublic Company GovernanceChange ManagementComplex Environment ManagementEmployee TrainingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Required

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

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.