VP – Legal

Job Description

• Reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer. 
• Lead, build, and oversee effective global compliance program per DOJ and SEC guidance, including internal investigations and reporting; anti-bribery and anti-corruption program controls and training; and other aspects of doing business with integrity and in accordance with evolving international laws and regulations. 
• Advise business partners, including senior executives, on ethics and regulatory compliance matters locally, nationally, and internationally as a subject matter expert, including the ongoing monitoring and tracking of trends, enforcement, and public policy. 
• Present to senior executives and the board of directors on ethics and regulatory compliance matters. 
• As needed, direct engagement with government officials. 
• Design, establish, and implement effective compliance strategies, policies, and procedures to drive company results while meeting legal requirements and customer expectations across all relevant sectors. 
• Work closely with the rest of the Legal team as well as cross functional business partners in Security, Internal Audit, Finance and the People & Culture teams to conduct risk assessments, develop and improve the control environment, and build and maintain customer trust. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• 20+ years of experience in compliance and regulatory law at a law firm or in-house at a leading technology company. 
• Juris Doctor required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience building and leading a global compliance program, including leading teams. 
• Expertise in regulatory matters, including deep expertise in international trade, customs, export compliance, and experience communicating on behalf of the company with government officials. 
• Experience leading critical investigations. 
• Experience business partnering cross functionally, including with c-suite executives, and presenting to c-suite executives and/or public company boards of directors on critical matters. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.  
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate collaborative solutions.
• Business communication and analytical skills, as well as a strong sense of ownership and accountability.