Director, Ethics & Compliance Counsel (Chicago)

Job Title

Director, Ethics & Compliance Counsel

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Global Ethics & Compliance Counsel who will provide advice to employees on ethics & compliance topics and continue to evolve our Ethics & Compliance training program, policy management, third party management, and risk assessment process.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with developing the Global Ethics & Compliance Program priorities.

• Provide legal guidance on relevant compliance issues, including those related to anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery/anti-corruption (ABAC) and trade sanctions issues.

• Continue developing our third-party due diligence process and advise employees on third party risks and mitigation strategies.

• Develop content for employee training and communications and roll-out the related training and communication campaigns.

• Conduct risk assessments to identify gaps and make recommendations on how to enhance the Ethics & Compliance program.

• Ensure that global E&C policies are consistent with current legal and regulatory requirements and incorporate global best practices, as appropriate.

• Act as a resource for Regional Compliance Directors to implement the Global Ethics & Compliance Program in each of their respective regions.

• Establish strong working relationships and build trust and credibility with stakeholders, influencing and supporting a culture of integrity.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Education

• JD or equivalent degree preferred.

• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction preferred.

Skills/Experience

• 10+ years of experience with advising/counseling on AML, ABAC & trade sanctions laws and regulations.

• Extensive familiarity with global AML, ABAC and trade sanctions laws.

• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, and comfortable presenting information to employees at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to network and create strong working relationships across a global organization.

• A confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, manage multiple projects simultaneously, think creatively, and work independently.

Other

• Reports to the VP, Global Ethics & Compliance Program

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidates experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $157,250.00 - $185,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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