Director, Legal Counsel

About the role:

 Director, Compliance Counsel is responsible for conducting internal investigations into violations of Gartner’s Code of Conduct and policies, supporting Gartner’s compliance programs globally, including but not limited to ethics, conflicts of interest, and code of conduct.  

This role reports to the Group Vice President, Chief Compliance Counsel.  

What you'll do:

• Help develop, maintain and share, as appropriate, knowledge and expertise of global legal and regulatory compliance industry trends and best practices with Legal and Compliance peers and internal business leaders.  
• Help support the maintenance and enhancement of Gartner’s Compliance program consistent with the U.S. Federal Sentencing Guidelines and DOJ Guidance.  
• Help oversee the development and delivery of training on relevant compliance topics.  
• Interact with government authorities as required.  
• Lead, manage and contribute to audits, inspections, internal investigations and litigations.  
• Help ensure conformity with various Gartner policies, including but not limited to the Gartner Code of Conduct and Conflicts of Interest Policy.  
• Ability to make and defend frequent judgment calls and to "think outside the box," yet remain agile when appropriate to ensure successful partnerships throughout Gartner. 
• Knowledge of anti-bribery, trade sanctions, money laundering, antitrust, false claims act a plus. 

What you'll need:

• At least 7years’ experience and subject matter expertise in corporate compliance, either in-house or within a law firm.   Prior litigation experience is a plus.    
• Strong analytical skills; ability to marry subject matter expertise with data to make high-quality decisions and prioritize.  
• High-caliber executive presence, with the ability to influence and gain consensus across a broad range of internal partners and stakeholders.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn, adapt, evolve and grow.   
• Understanding and appreciation of cultural nuances and ability to operate effectively in global environments.  
• Unquestionable ethics and excellent judgment.  
• JD required with active bar membership in good standing.  
• Must hold valid passport with no travel restrictions. 

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Who are we? 

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work? 

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer? 

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. 

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.