Sr. Counsel, Compliance & Investigations

Overview

This role is responsible for promoting a strong culture of compliance and ethics through ownership and continuous improvement of the internal compliance investigations program. You will conduct sensitive and confidential investigations and act as an experienced project manager to support and drive the global compliance investigations portfolio. The position also manages compliance operations initiatives related to internal investigations, including design, implementation, and maintenance of policies, systems, reports, metrics, and other controls.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end compliance investigations process, managing all aspects of the compliance investigations program
• Conduct investigations in collaboration with Compliance team members and cross-functional partners, including Employment Legal, Human Resources, Finance, and Security
• Advise on and recommend investigation outcomes
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend improvements and/or remedial actions
• Maintain investigation procedures and program materials; mentor and oversee junior or contract investigators as needed
• Identify and implement appropriate use cases for technology and AI in investigation workflows
• Identify trends and themes in root causes and disciplinary results to support fairness in program application and outcomes
• Prepare and provide updates on investigations, trends, and learnings to internal stakeholders, including senior management, compliance leadership, and the Board of Directors, as appropriate
• Support the embedding of “speak up” values into corporate culture while ensuring compliance with requirements of evolving global whistleblower laws and regulations
• Engage with stakeholders on compliance and disclosure matters, including responding to requests for information and supporting audit responses
• Assist with responses to law enforcement inquiries, subpoenas, and external investigations
• Provide counsel on legal and regulatory issues connected to investigation matters and general compliance topics, including conflicts of interest, third party due diligence, audits, and other related matters as needed

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school
• Experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal and compliance department
• Experience conducting complex and sensitive investigations for 7 or more years
• Must be admitted to the bar of at least one state with ability to provide legal services from state of residence
• Excellent analytical skills, plus strong and clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional and cross-business teams at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and manage a high-volume workload independently, with minimal supervision
• Flexibility to adjust working hours as needed to support business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in employment law
• Experience providing legal counsel on a wide range of compliance issues, including conflicts of interest, third party audits, and incident management
• Experience building compliance programs and driving change management
• Strong understanding of the elements of an effective compliance program for a publicly-traded, global company
• Superior teamwork skills with ability to build rapport with multiple constituencies, internally and externally
• Self-starter with ownership mindset; ability to work independently and collaboratively

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $158,765—$326,870 USD
• Equity eligibility: yes
• Final salary is based on factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, and particular skills and expertise

Location

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• In-office requirement: in the office for in-person collaboration approximately 1–3 times per year.
• The role can be situated anywhere in the country.
• US based applicants only