Ethics & Compliance Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia.

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct the company's conflict of interest program, which includes performing reviews, formulating mitigation strategies, and providing guidance to employees and leadership.

• Offer legal advice and practical direction on matters related to ethics, compliance, anti-bribery, and corporate conduct.

• Act as a reliable advisor on ethics and compliance policies, procedures, and employee inquiries.

• Manage the Ethics Help Line and Ethics Office email, ensuring that reported issues are reviewed and resolved promptly.

• Conduct or supervise internal investigations regarding ethics and compliance and suggest suitable corrective actions.

• Design, implement, and uphold training programs, awareness initiatives, and communications related to ethics and compliance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to pinpoint compliance risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.

• Aid in the creation, execution, and enhancement of ethics and compliance policies, procedures, and controls.

• Keep abreast of regulatory and compliance changes, recommending actions based on their impact on the organization.

• Manage external legal counsel and other outside resources for sensitive or specialized issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) is mandatory.

• Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• A minimum of 5 years of legal experience is required.

• At least 1 year of direct experience in ethics and compliance is necessary.

• Background in a multinational corporation, law firm, or government agency is preferred.

• Proven experience in supporting ethics and compliance initiatives, including conflicts of interest, codes of conduct, ethics investigations, anti-bribery compliance, ethics reporting, or related corporate compliance efforts.

• Experience advising publicly traded companies is advantageous.

• Capacity to independently manage sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgment and discretion.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to influence and collaborate with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.

• Strong presentation and training facilitation skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.

• Experience working in intricate, highly matrixed organizations.

• Familiarity with the healthcare industry is preferred.

• Skill in identifying legal and compliance risks and crafting practical, business-oriented solutions.

• Outstanding organizational abilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Proficient in managing multiple priorities, balancing competing demands, and driving initiatives to completion.

• For remote work, a cable broadband or fiber optic internet connection with a minimum of 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload speed is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus plan.

• Comprehensive medical benefits.

• Vision coverage.

• Dental insurance.

• Well-being and behavioral health programs.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off each year.

• Paid holidays.

• Leaves of absence available.