Sr. Counsel, Compliance & Investigations

Overview

The organization is seeking a Sr. Counsel, Compliance & Investigations to help strengthen company-wide compliance and ethics. This role will own and continuously improve the internal compliance investigations program, conduct sensitive and confidential investigations, and lead compliance investigations initiatives globally. Responsibilities include managing investigations operations and supporting management of the global compliance investigations portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end compliance investigations process, including conducting and managing all aspects of the compliance investigations program
• Partner closely with compliance team members and cross-functional stakeholders (including Employment Legal, Human Resources, Finance, and Security)
• Advise on and recommend investigation outcomes; conduct root cause analysis; recommend improvements and/or remedial actions
• Promote best practices for investigations, including maintaining program materials
• Mentor and oversee junior or contract investigators as needed
• Identify and implement appropriate use cases for technology and AI within the investigations program
• Identify trends and themes across 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 deeper embedding of “speak up” values into corporate culture while ensuring compliance with evolving global whistleblower laws and regulations
• Engage with stakeholders on compliance and disclosure matters, including responding to requests for information, assisting with audit responses, and supporting responses to law enforcement inquiries, subpoenas, and external investigations
• Provide counsel on legal and regulatory issues related to investigation matters and broader compliance topics, including conflicts of interest, third-party due diligence, audits, and other 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
• 7 or more years of experience conducting complex and sensitive investigations
• Must be admitted to the bar of at least one state with ability to provide legal services from state of residence
• Excellent analytical skills and strong, clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional and cross-business teams at all levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing and managing high-volume workload while working 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 effecting change management
• Strong understanding of the elements of an effective compliance program for a publicly-traded, global company
• Superior teamwork skills, including ability to gain respect and build rapport with multiple internal and external constituencies
• Self-starter with strong ownership mentality; ability to work independently and collaboratively

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $158,765—$326,870 USD
• Eligible for equity
• Final salary is based on location, travel, relevant prior experience, and/or particular skills and expertise

Location

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

Commitment to Inclusion

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The organization also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Additional Information

If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, follow the organization’s accommodation request process.