TheRole: Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment Law The Grade/Level: (relevant to internal applicants only) 15 The Location: New York, NY or USA Virtual
The Opportunity: S&P Global is seeking a business-minded and self-motivated attorney. This attorney should have a track record that demonstrates a strong knowledge of the law, sound practical judgment, and the ability to succeed in a collaborative environment. Labor law and international employment law experience a plus. In this position, the successful candidate will interface with members of the company's management and HR teams at S&P Global's 55 Water Street headquarters and the company's offices around the world to manage and execute on a broad range of employment and labor matters. This reports to the Associate General Counsel for Labor & Employment, who reports to the General Counsel of S&P Global. This position supports a business of over $5 billion in revenue and over 17,000 employees located around the world
The Impact:
Serving as the subject matter expert in all areas of federal and state labor and employment laws; ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local employment practices laws, rules and regulations.
Providing strategic legal counsel and risk management advice to management and HR on a wide variety of HR and employment practices matters, such as recruiting, compensation, performance management, separations, internal investigations, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, diversity and inclusion, workplace privacy, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, reasonable accommodations, employee classification, immigration and general employment risk management.
Participate in and provide leadership on efforts to prepare, implement and refine best-in-class labor- and employment-related practices, policies, guidelines, tools, programs and forms that align with the company's employee engagement strategy, values and business goals.
Representing and defending the company as necessary in employment disputes, including lawyer's letters and administrative charges. Manage outside counsel as necessary for employment litigation.
Responsibilities:
Liaising with international employment counsel on matters outside of the United States.
Preparing and conducting regular employee and management trainings on relevant matters, and managing company training programs in conjunction with HR.
Monitoring and assessing the impact of legal and regulatory developments and enforcement trends at a state and federal level.
Counseling management and HR on new or pending federal and state legislation, laws, rules and regulations and industry developments and trends that affect the company and its operations.
Efficiently managing outside counsel with an eye toward minimizing outside counsel expense and meeting budget.
Providing substantive support for the rest of the Legal team as needed, including strategic transactions.
Managing two senior-level employees.
What We're Looking For:
7+ years of relevant experience gained at law firm and/or in-house (ideally at a publicly-traded company).
JD or LLM from an accredited law school and maintains active bar membership in at least one US state .
Candidate must have exceptional business judgment, 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:
Significant advisory experience
J.D. with exceptional academic credentials
Successful track record of in-house or similar advisory experience
Flexible Working: We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.
Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $185,500 to $342,134. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit link https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us
About Company: S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world's leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you'll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.
To all recruitment agencies: S&P Global does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward such resumes to any S&P Global employee, office location or website. S&P Global will not be responsible for any fees related to such resume.
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.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.
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Job ID: 278716 Posted On: 2023-01-20 Location: New York, New York, United States
