Regulatory Compliance Counsel

Overview

A legal team is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Counsel to support Fortune 500 clients. This role involves managing internal investigations, conducting risk assessments, and designing practical compliance solutions that align with business operations. The position requires collaboration with senior leadership and various stakeholders to ensure effective compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal investigations into potential violations of laws, policies, and ethical standards, including employment issues and anti-bribery/anti-corruption (FCPA) matters.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop actionable strategies to mitigate compliance, regulatory, and reputational risks.
• Build, implement, and enhance the ethics and compliance program, including policy management, training, third-party due diligence, hotline administration, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Provide practical legal advice and guidance on regulatory and compliance matters to business leaders, HR, and operations teams.
• Oversee responses to regulatory inquiries, disclosures, and enforcement actions as needed.
• Partner with key stakeholders to integrate compliance practices into business processes and decision-making.
• Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and enforcement trends and recommend proactive updates to compliance strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in ethics and compliance, investigations, or regulatory enforcement, gained in a law firm, in-house, or government agency setting.
• Expertise in FCPA, anti-corruption programs, employment investigations, and third-party risk management.
• Active license to practice law in the U.S. and in good standing.
• Experience engaging with DOJ, SEC, or other enforcement agencies is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year.
• Compensation for non-attorney roles ranges from $71,250 to $309,750 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities.

Location

This role supports clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC regions, with flexibility in work arrangements.

This opportunity is open to qualified candidates without discrimination based on race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, political opinion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, military service, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.

Employment may be contingent upon successful background checks, proof of identity, and legal authorization to work.