Lead Compliance Counsel

Overview

This role involves leading the development, scaling, and management of a comprehensive global compliance program. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Legal, the Compliance Counsel Lead will provide strategic and practical guidance on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters including sanctions and export controls, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, KYC, and other global regulatory requirements. This position is suited for a compliance generalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to build a compliance function from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and continuously improve scalable compliance programs covering trade sanctions, export controls (e.g., EAR, OFAC, ITAR), anti-bribery and anti-corruption (e.g., FCPA), KYC/KYB, government contracting, employee conflicts of interest, and other regulatory areas.
• Develop risk-based due diligence processes, screening protocols, and ongoing monitoring procedures.
• Act as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor to cross-functional business teams on compliance risks related to global business activities, commercial expansion, and new products.
• Conduct enterprise-wide compliance risk assessments and audits to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks, translating findings into actionable remediation plans.
• Draft, maintain, and operationalize compliance-related policies, procedures, and internal controls across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop and deliver training programs and communication strategies to promote a strong culture of compliance.
• Support review and negotiation of compliance-related provisions in commercial and vendor contracts.
• Complete compliance questionnaires and certifications, and identify opportunities to streamline contracting and diligence processes.
• Monitor and analyze changes in the global regulatory landscape, including U.S. and non-U.S. sanctions regimes and anti-corruption laws.
• Oversee regulatory outreach, customer-facing compliance communications, and responses to third-party due diligence questionnaires and vendor compliance certifications.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in compliance, regulatory, or legal roles with substantial responsibility for building and managing compliance programs.
• At least 3 years of experience in a technology company preferred.
• Experience with compliance technology tools, including AI, automated screening systems, and compliance management platforms.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple workstreams, and drive initiatives to completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and partnership-oriented working style characterized by integrity, sound judgment, strategic thinking, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulatory concepts to non-legal audiences.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on a variety of projects within a lean team in a rapidly scaling organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $236,000 - $300,000 USD

Location

• Not specified

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other protected status by law.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities upon request.