Sr. Director, Corporate Counsel-Compliance

Position Title: Sr. Director, Corporate Counsel, Compliance - Anti-bribery, Anti-corruption and Trade & Sanctions

Location: Dallas, TX, Washington DC, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY

 

Your role 

This role safeguards the organization’s reputation and mitigates financial, operational, and legal risks by maintaining robust policies, procedures, and oversight aligned with global regulatory requirements.  This person will ensure DLR’s compliance with anti-bribery/anti-corruption (ABAC) laws and trade/sanctions regulations by leading a comprehensive compliance framework.

What you’ll do 

Program Leadership and Strategy

• Lead the global ABAC and Trade/Sanctions Compliance Programs, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act, OFAC, EU Sanctions).
• Assess design of current programs and lead compliance strategy, while enhancing policies and control frameworks in alignment with regulatory requirements and updates.
• Work with business to implement control frameworks and automation where appropriate within the business operations, inclusive of working globally with JVs.
• Manage third party due diligence and monitoring for customers, employees, and suppliers for ABAC, trade/sanctions and other reputational issues.

Governance and Oversight

• Serve as the subject matter expert on ABAC and trade/sanctions-related matters reporting directly to VP, Associate General Counsel (Litigation, Employment, and Corporate Compliance) with dotted line reporting to VP, Compliance.
• Establish governance structures within the core DLR business and align with joint ventures, to oversee compliance program effectiveness, including periodic risk assessments and reporting.
• Monitor developments in global regulations, ensuring timely updates to internal policies and processes.

Training and Culture

• Support culture of compliance by designing and delivering targeted training programs for employees and third parties.
• Partner with leadership to embed ABAC and trade compliance considerations into business strategies and operations.

Investigation and Enforcement

• Work within Legal Team and with outside counsel, as necessary, to oversee investigations, and drive remediation plans as required while ensuring swift and appropriate resolution.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Develop and manage compliance metrics and dashboards in partnership with cross functional organizations to include Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Sales & Marketing organizations for ongoing monitoring and executive reporting.
• Conduct periodic program reviews and audits to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare reports for the board, executive leadership, and other key stakeholders.

What you’ll need 

• Minimum 12 years of experience in legal or compliance roles, with at least 8 years in anti-bribery/anti-corruption and trade/sanctions compliance,including a combination of internationally recognized law firm and/or in-house experience and government experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree required.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing global compliance programs across diverse geographies and industries.
• Expertise in ABAC regulations (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act) and trade/sanctions frameworks (e.g., OFAC, EU, UN sanctions).
• Experience interfacing with regulators, external auditors, and outside legal counsel.
• Ethical integrity and unwavering commitment to compliance and risk mitigation.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and pragmatic approach to solving complex compliance issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and drive cultural change.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and prioritize competing demands.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to address nuanced compliance challenges.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing compliance technology solutions to enhance program efficiency

A bit about us

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