Opportunity
The Assistant General Counsel (AGC) & VP, Compliance & Ethics is a key member of the legal and compliance leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO). This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s global compliance, ethics, and other compliance and regulatory programs, as well as additional law department management responsibilities as assigned by the CLO. The AGC & VP, Compliance & Ethics will work closely with senior executives, functional leaders, and the relevant committees of the Board of Directors to ensure that the organization operates in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations while upholding the highest standards of conduct.
Specific Responsibilities
Compliance Program Leadership
Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive global compliance program that aligns with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.Continuously monitor changes in regulatory requirements and ensure the organization adapts to evolving compliance obligations.Conduct risk assessments to identify areas of legal and compliance risk and develop strategies to mitigate potential issues.Provide guidance to management on compliance-related matters, including anti-corruption, anti-bribery, trade compliance, and other regulatory obligations.
Ethics and Code of Conduct
Promote a culture of ethics and integrity across the organization, ensuring the highest standards of ethical behavior are upheld at all levels.Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s Code of Conduct, ethics policies, and related training programs.Investigate and manage ethical and compliance concerns raised through the company’s reporting channels, ensuring appropriate follow-up and corrective actions.Develop and drive a strategy for a culture of compliance and integrity at the company. Evaluate potential acquisitions for risk and integration challenges, provide feedback to the executive team, and integrate new acquisitions into the company’s global compliance program. 
Product Compliance and International Trade Compliance
Lead an effective yet flexible trade compliance organization for the company’s global manufacturing operations.Lead and develop an effective product compliance team to ensure that products meet the technical requirements of each country or market where products are sold in support of business operations.
Law Department Management
Assist the CLO with the strategic management of the legal department, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation.Supervise and mentor a team of attorneys, compliance professionals, and support staff, fostering professional development and growth.Develop and implement legal department policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and service delivery.Assist in leading various leadership workstreams across the
Corporate Governance and Regulatory Affairs
Provide support to the CLO in advising the Board of Directors on compliance, ethics, and legal matters.Monitor and advise on corporate governance best practices, compliance, and regulatory developments impacting the company.Support global company compliance requirements, including reporting, shareholder communications, and other obligations.
Litigation and Investigations
Oversee internal investigations and coordinate responses to government inquiries or enforcement actions as needed.Provide strategic guidance on significant compliance related litigation matters, including assessing risks and developing appropriate strategies for resolution.Experience in and ability to partner closely with Internal Audit leadership, as well as other functional and business teams, to glean insights and drive improvement in enterprise risk management across the organization. 
Training and Education
Develop and implement training programs for employees and management on compliance, privacy, ethics, and legal matters.Ensure that training is effective in reinforcing the company’s policies and legal obligations.Agility Across Legal and Compliance Subject Matter AreasAs needed, transition into and support other subject matter areas on the legal team to provide work capacity, expertise or support. Drive team engagement and process improvement across the Legal and Compliance & Ethics teams.Expertise in recruiting, retaining, and developing high-performing teams in the legal and compliance spaces.