Vice President - Ethics, Compliance and Litigation

Why Work at Rehlko

We have met today's energy needs while planning for tomorrow's for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator, the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light, launched in 1920, Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience. 

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, clean energy solutions, and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers.

Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back-ups. The power to be able to harness energy, and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world, and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

Why You Will Love this Job:

The Vice President, Ethics, Compliance & Litigation will support and enhance the legal and regulatory compliance functions of our organization and manage the company’s global docket of litigation matters.  Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, the Vice President, Ethics, Compliance and Litigation will provide strategic guidance, oversight, and legal expertise across a wide range of areas, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, manage litigation, and mitigate risks on an enterprise-wide basis. 

Work mode: Remote with international and domestic travel: Approximately 25%

Specific Responsibilities:

Ethics & Compliance:

• Oversees the management of the Company’s Compliance Program’s global policies and the Code of Conduct; develops new global policies as necessitated by legislature or regulatory changes; provides guidance to leadership and employees.

• Collaborates with other functions by providing guidance and support to develop other Company policies which may overlap or intersect with the Company’s Compliance Program.

• Monitors the adherence to compliance policies and procedures and recommend disciplinary measures, when necessary.

• Oversees the investigation and evaluation of allegations of policy and legal violations.

• Conducts root cause analyses when necessary and develop and ensure implementation of corrective action plans.

• Provides quarterly reporting on key trends and issues which may be developing, such as in specific locations or in specific functional areas.

• Drives accountability and awareness throughout the Company emphasizing that all employees are responsible for reporting an allegation if they become informed of or become aware of an allegation.

• Oversees identification, assessment and mitigation of risks associated with third-party relationships.

• Collaborates with business units to understand third-party risks and ensure alignment with third-party risk policies and screening outcomes.

• Assesses and communicates risk management strategies and updates to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.

• Designs and develops company-wide training, engagement and communication strategy for compliance initiatives including activities such as messaging, websites, town halls, workshops, newsletters.

Litigation:

• Manages a wide array of litigation matters on a worldwide basis.

• Monitors, manages, and reviews work and expenditures by outside counsel and third-party advisors to ensure quality, value, and efficacy of legal and advisory services.

• Creates and delivers reports on litigation, compliance and risk to the company’s risk and audit committees.

Other:

• Participates in due diligence and integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

• Drives continuous improvement and superior performance.

• Oversees all regulatory authority inquiries, including but not limited to investigations, subpoenas, and requests for information.

• Leads and manages a remote diverse team of legal and compliance professionals.

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