EMEA Compliance Counsel
Job Description Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and commercially experienced EMEA Ethics & Compliance Counsel to join our dynamic and talented Global Ethics and Compliance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background with a focus on Ethics & Compliance and will have experience working closely with business leaders and their teams to navigate complex compliance matters with a calm and commercial approach. This role is responsible for providing our business teams with strategic guidance and has oversight of matters related to compliance with local laws and regulations, anti‑corruption, anti‑money‑laundering and business ethics. This role requires strong leadership and a proactive and pragmatic approach to Ethics & Compliance, to ensure that our business operations align with ethical and legal standards while always supporting commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Program Development and Implementation
- Support the Senior Director, Ethics & Compliance APAC and EMEA in the development and implementation of the Global Compliance Program across EMEA, ensuring alignment with global standards and local legal requirements.
- Monitor regulatory changes across the EMEA region and ensure timely updates to the organization’s compliance framework.
- Provide ongoing training and communication on Ethics & Compliance standards to employees and management across the EMEA region; and
- Work closely with senior leaders to embed a strong culture of ethics and compliance across the EMEA Region, including promoting a Speak Up culture.
Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks in the region, including corruption, money‑laundering, conflicts of interest, and data privacy risks.
- Implement our risk‑based due diligence processes across EMEA, working with business leaders to ensure full understanding and compliance.
- Collaborate on risk assessments across EMEA, to ensure appropriate and business‑practical mitigation of risks in the region; and
- Support the implementation of corrective actions and recommend preventive measures.
Advisory Role & Business Partnership
- Serve as the key Ethics & Compliance contact for certain EMEA countries, providing timely, accurate and pragmatic advice to all stakeholders on a range of issues, including working with government officials, use of third parties, anti‑money‑laundering regulations, due diligence issues, etc.
- Work proactively with business leaders to identify solutions to Ethics & Compliance concerns at an early stage, ensuring support of business objectives; and
- Collaborate with regional leadership and other key stakeholders to promote a culture of ethics and integrity.
Policy & Procedure Development
- Assist with drafting, reviewing and revising Ethics & Compliance policies, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and local laws; and
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compliance policies within business operations.
Training & Awareness
- Develop and deliver targeted training sessions tailored to specific teams, taking a risk‑based approach to ensure a practical understanding of ethical standards and internal policies; and
- Collaborate on awareness campaigns to highlight the importance of ethical behavior and adherence to compliance policies.
Requirements
- Substantial experience (7+ years) in managing Ethics & Compliance programs and/or equivalent strategic advisory experience in key ethics and compliance areas such as Anti‑Bribery and Corruption, Anti‑Money Laundering, International Trade Regulations, Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Due Diligence and Third‑Party Management.
- Deep understanding of ABAC and AML laws across EMEA and practice, together with an ability to apply that knowledge to complex and sensitive scenarios.
- Self‑confidence to take a firm stand while providing business‑practical solutions to complex issues.
- Strong moral compass and unquestionable integrity.
- Excellent judgment, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently, but also collaboratively with team and business stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work in diverse teams with competing priorities.
- Ability to prioritize, multi‑task, and maintain flexibility in fast‑paced, changing environment.
- Calm, pro‑active approach to working with business stakeholders.
- Highly organized with attention to detail; and
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion concerning highly confidential, privileged information.
Other
- JD or equivalent legal qualification
- Experience working in a US‑based multinational company is preferred
- Fluency in English is required
- Regional travel may be necessary, up to 10%
We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision‑making, innovation, and business outcomes.
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