Senior Corporate Counsel - Global Ethics and Compliance The candidate will provide support for the execution of the Ethics and Compliance function s strategic plan and provides practical, business-oriented legal advice on a broad range of regulatory and compliance topics/issues. Will provide legal counsel on diverse regulatory and compliance matters, including anti-corruption, international trade, anti-trust and those impacting public sector sales. Conduct or provide oversight of internal investigations. Support and manage elements of the company s Ethics and Compliance program including the helpline reporting system, coworker training, and policy development and implementation. Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business and provide practical advice, communication and training to firm management and coworkers regarding such developments. Identify process improvements that will facilitate effectively mitigating and managing legal business risks, reduce outside counsel costs, improve quality of service and ensure compliance with firm s legal requirements. Manage outside counsel and/or assist inside counsel with regard to regulatory matters, including consultation with outside counsel and inside counsel regarding strategy and potential impact to firm. Assist in development of best practices with regard to firm processes, procedures and policies. Advise business leaders of critical project developments in a timely manner. Anticipate and counsel firm management leaders regarding potential disputes. Assist with special projects and other matters as needed to support the Legal Department function and goals. Assist in acquisition, divestiture and similar transactions. Proactively manage to firm legal budget. Participate as a full member of the corporate Legal Department staff. Coordinate with corporate Legal Department to ensure consistency with corporate legal policies. Work with paralegals and legal administrative staff in order to complete projects in an efficient manner. Flexibility and dependability in daily work schedule required. Additional projects and duties as assigned. Travel periodically to other firm locations.
The candidate should have a JD Degree. Must have 10 years of significant legal experience within a corporation or law firm. Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois. Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic orientation essential. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex legal concepts to non-lawyers and to interact with stakeholders of all levels, including senior management are needed. Strong project management experience with a proven history of balancing competing priorities and ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment essential. Experience providing advice and counsel on international regulatory issues and/or within an international organization are plus. Experience working with compliance issues related to sales and technology solutions are desired.
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