EMEA Compliance Counsel in Leeds

We are looking for a highly skilled and commercially experienced EMEA Ethics & Compliance Counsel to join our dynamic and talented Global Ethics and Compliance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background with a focus on Ethics & Compliance and will have experience working closely with business leaders and their teams to navigate complex compliance matters with a calm and commercial approach. This role is responsible for providing our business teams with strategic guidance and has oversight of matters related to compliance with local laws and regulations, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and business ethics. This role requires strong leadership and a proactive and pragmatic approach to Ethics & Compliance, to ensure that our business operations align with ethical and legal standards while always supporting commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Director, Ethics & Compliance APAC and EMEA in the development and implementation of the Global Compliance Program across EMEA, ensuring alignment with global standards and local legal requirements;
• Monitor regulatory changes across the EMEA region and ensure timely updates to the organization's compliance framework;
• Provide ongoing training and communication on Ethics & Compliance standards to employees and management across EMEA region;
• Work closely with senior leaders to embed a strong culture of ethics and compliance across the EMEA Region, including promoting a Speak Up culture.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks in the region, including corruption, money-laundering, conflicts of interest, and data privacy risks;
• Implement our risk-based due diligence processes across EMEA, working with business leaders to ensure full understanding and compliance;
• Collaborate on risk assessments across EMEA, to ensure appropriate and business-practical mitigation of risks in the region;
• Support the implementation of corrective actions and recommend preventive measures.

Advisory Role & Business Partnership

• Serve as the key Ethics & Compliance contact for certain EMEA countries, providing timely, accurate and pragmatic advice to all stakeholders on a range of issues, including working with government officials, use of third parties, anti-money laundering regulations, due diligence issues, etc.;
• Work proactively with business leaders to identify solutions to Ethics & Compliance concerns at an early stage, ensuring support of business objectives;
• Collaborate with regional leadership and other key stakeholders to promote a culture of ethics and integrity.

Policy & Procedure Development

• Assist with drafting, reviewing and revising Ethics & Compliance policies, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and local laws;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compliance policies within business operations.

Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver targeted training sessions tailored to specific teams, taking a risk-based approach to ensure a practical understanding of ethical standards and internal policies;
• Collaborate on awareness campaigns to highlight the importance of ethical behaviour and adherence to compliance policies.

Requirements

• Substantial experience (7+ years) in managing Ethics & Compliance programs and/or equivalent strategic advisory experience in key ethics and compliance areas such as Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, International Trade Regulations, Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Due Diligence and Third-Party Management;
• Deep understanding of ABAC and AML laws across EMEA and practice, together with an ability to apply that knowledge to complex and sensitive scenarios;
• Self-confidence to take a firm stand while providing business-practical solutions to complex issues;
• Strong moral compass and unquestionable integrity;
• Excellent judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, but also collaboratively with team and business stakeholders;
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work in diverse teams with competing priorities;
• Ability to prioritise, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in fast-paced, changing environment;
• Calm, pro-active approach to working with business stakeholders;
• Highly organised with attention to detail;
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion concerning highly confidential, privileged information.

Other

• JD or equivalent legal qualification;
• Experience working in a US-based multinational company is preferred;
• Fluency in English is required;
• Regional travel may be necessary, up to 10%.

We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes. If you have any reservations about applying, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local recruiter for additional information.