Compliance Officer/Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance

Job Description:

The Compliance Officer/Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance (CO) strategically and operationally leads the development, implementation and management of the Bristow Group’s compliance program.  The CO ensures compliance with all relevant and applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures in a manner that continually supports the business and its operations.  The CO will promote a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making throughout the organization.  The CO will routinely communicate to the Audit Committee, Senior Management Team and operating units on the program’s activities and effectiveness.  The position has responsibility for designing and implementing compliance programs, policies, and procedures throughout the organization that are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting and correcting noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations.  

The position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and supports the Executive Leadership Team.  

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enhance the Company’s compliance program and ensure its implementation
• Build strong relationships with Audit Committee members, executives, senior management, operations and other staff in all global locations to further the purpose of the role; work across functions, regions and business units to effectively further the Company’s compliance program
• Provide strategic guidance and representation to senior management and business segments on the changing requirements related to compliance, including anti-corruption, export controls, sanctions, antitrust, insider trading, data privacy, records retention and related areas
• Oversee and ensure appropriate processes and procedures for compliance case intake and resolution, including responses to the Company’s ethics and compliance hotline reports and the investigation and closure of matters
• Provide oversight, guidance, and coordination of effective internal audit, investigations, risk assessments and compliance reviews
• Provide oversight and guidance on the effective response to detected problems and provide recommendations for corrective action as appropriate
• Identify and provide oversight and coordination of compliance partners responsible for compliance and ethics related activities across the organization and provide communication, training and guidance on the program and compliance and ethics related matters
• Plan, develop, monitor, revise and implement compliance initiatives in response to changes in the law; consult with operational and functional teams to ensure program effectiveness
• Direct and develop multifaceted compliance educational and training programs
• Act as Company point of contact for Government agency representatives regarding requests for information, subpoenas, disclosures, commodity jurisdiction/classification requests, requests for advisory opinions and other similar matters, working with appropriate business counsel
• Serve as the in-house expert on global export controls and import laws and regulations, primarily pertaining to ITAR and dual-use products and technologies, as well as global sanctions programs and prepare, submit and administer or otherwise supervise external counsel with respect to various International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) filings, including DSP-5 and DSP-61, DSP-73 and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) applications and amendments

PERSON SPECIFICATION: (minimum education requirements, key skills and experience)

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school required
• Licensed to practice law in any U.S. or other accredited jurisdiction

Experience:

• A minimum of 5-10 years of prior experience, with at least 2 years dedicated as an in-house attorney overseeing a global compliance program preferred
• Export control-related experience and expertise in EAR, ITAR, OFAC, EU Trade Regulations, global sanctions programs, and U.S. and EU Customs compliance requirements is preferred. 
• Experience in anti-corruption, antitrust compliance, and records retention compliance
• Experience in regulated environments is a plus
• Experience conducting internal investigations
• Experience in leading and working with global diverse teams
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment, proactive style and ability to work independently
• Proven leadership skills
• Available for business travel when required
• Demonstrated presentation skills

Skills:

• Strong service orientation and ability to establish and maintain working relationships with peers, business units, leaders, a wide array of associa