Senior Legal Counsel

Publicly Traded Company seeks Attorney with Compliance and Data Privacy

Company has an international presence with work in over 50 countries

Seeking Senior Counsel, Compliance & Data Privacy.

Work will include:

• Manage the administration of company Corporate Compliance and Data Privacy programs
• Design and coordinate company-wide training in accordance with local regulations and corporate-wide policies
• Leading investigations into alleged ethics violations and data privacy matters

The successful candidate will have experience with in-house corporate investigations or have represented clients in investigative matters; strong presentation skills; and the ability to interact effectively and cooperatively

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the organization’s global compliance program, including anti-corruption, sanctions, export controls, trade compliance, and data privacy, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations across the US, EU, and UK

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks, including policies, procedures, internal controls, and risk assessment/audit processes to identify gaps and ensure compliance.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on global regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, FCPA, UK Bribery Act, US/EU/UK sanctions and export controls), monitoring legal developments and advising senior leadership on risks and mitigation strategies

• Oversee the global data privacy program, including incident response (e.g., data breaches), regulatory reporting, and cross-border data transfer compliance, ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place

• Design, implement, and deliver compliance training programs across multiple platforms, locations, and formats so that they reach all employees, and promote a strong culture of ethics and compliance across the organization

• Manage regulatory engagement and enforcement matters, including liaising with authorities, responding to inquiries, overseeing investigations, responding to ethics & compliance helpline complaints (keeping the General Counsel apprised of all reports), and preparing required filings and disclosures

• Collaborate with legal, IT, and business teams to integrate compliance requirements into operations, including contract review and the incorporation of compliance provisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. from accredited law school

• Licensed to practice law

• Minimum 7 years of experience with a law firm or corporate legal department, at least 3 leading compliance programs