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Corporate Attorney / International Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

Avnet, Inc May 22,2017 Jan 23,2017 Location USA Phoenix AZ
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate

International Law

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 8 yrs required

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Associate General Counsel - Director Ethics & Compliance Americas The candidate will be responsible for development of a positive culture of ethics and compliance and the overall implementation, management and continuous improvement of the company’s global Ethics & Compliance Program (“Program”) in the Americas region (“Region”). Assess compliance risks and needs; develops compliance policies and processes; develop and deliver compliance training; monitors compliance processes; conducts ethics and compliance investigations. Provide guidance to business teams on compliance-related matters; promotes a strong ethics and compliance culture. Support and implement global compliance initiatives in the Region; and contributes to the further development of the Ethics & Compliance Program globally. Serve as the global lead/subject matter expert on one or more global compliance topics or functions such as investigations, anti-corruption compliance and/or data privacy. Provide strategic leadership in the deployment of the Program in the Region and actively promote employee awareness of the Program. Translate global strategies into regional and business unit level implementations, based on appropriate local needs, goals and legal environments. Develop, distribute and/or deliver effective training and communications in support of the Program, including language localizations as appropriate. Oversee management and tracking of Ethics Alertline matters in the Region and conduct compliance and ethics related investigations, inspections and audits as assigned, including highly visible, notable investigations. Coordinate and manage outside counsel in investigations and government inquiries into the company’s activities. Provide global leadership and coordination for Data Privacy Compliance Program and initiatives. Oversee and further develop the company’s Anti-Corruption Compliance Program in the Region—including training and communications, implementation of enhanced compliance controls, and ongoing oversight of third party compliance controls. Report to and support the Corporate and/or Regional Ethics & Compliance Committee in accordance with the Committee charter documents and Program requirements. Conduct self-assessments and risk assessments to detect opportunities for Program improvements and inform future priorities. Periodically assess the Program or components of the Program in the Region and partner with local business teams to develop and implement appropriate recommendations. Work continuously to improve training, policies and processes to keep the Program both relevant and effective. Manage and further develop the network of Code of Conduct Advisors in the Region through training, communications and other appropriate support. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders—e.g., HR, Legal, Audit, Finance, Supply Chain, and other business functions—to identify, mitigate and resolve ethics and compliance matters. Lead cross-functional project teams to implement compliance initiatives and operationalize compliance functions effectively. Build the company’s external reputation relating to the company’s commitment to a culture of compliance, maintaining appropriate visibility and involvement in the Region’s ethics and compliance community. Perform other tasks as assigned or required to help ensure an effective Program both in the Region and globally. A J.D. and admission to practice in at least one U.S. state bar required. 8+ years of legal, corporate compliance or similar experience required. Demonstrated ability to conduct or supervise complex, privileged internal investigations and liaise with government enforcement agencies and familiarity with both global data privacy and anti-corruption compliance laws and controls is required. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate and relate at all levels of the company required. Strong project management, process improvement and change management skills required. Fluency and proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. Additional compliance certifications preferred.

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Requisition ID: 65793

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