[CJ America] Associate Corporate Counsel (Compliance) - LA

Cj America•Los Angeles, CA

49d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Associate Corporate Counsel - Compliance at CJ America, Inc. will be responsible for the overarching corporate and regulatory compliance, business ethics, privacy and information security, and governance initiatives for both our U.S. headquarters and certain U.S. affiliates. The Associate Corporate Counsel - Compliance will ensure related business operations and procedures comply with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. Specifically, the individual will perform a range of duties including evaluating all current and new applicable laws and regulations, reviewing company policies and procedures, drafting/revising corporate policies, and leading training programs for internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with in-depth knowledge of the latest standards and regulations within the food and consumer products, logistics and/or entertainment industries. This position will report directly to and work closely with the Director of Compliance.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in CA preferred, or a related degree in Legal Studies, Regulatory Affairs, Privacy/Information Security or another relevant field
3 - 5 years corporate compliance, ethics, privacy, and/or governance experience as a Compliance Officer or a similar position
Strong working knowledge of federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards within the consumer products, logistics and/or entertainment industries
Strong understanding of requirements for entity management, corporate governance and corporate records
Demonstrate ability to think strategically and present arguments to attorneys and clients to help shape decisions made by those individuals
Communication and presentation skills, and an a bility to influence and make complicated subjects clear and presentable
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Detailed-oriented with a high level of intellectual, professional and interpersonal agility and flexibility, with the ability to handle ambiguity, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

CCEP, CIPP and/or CISSP certifications preferred
English/Korean bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee business operations relating to corporate governance and compliance, privacy and information security, and industry-specific regulatory compliance, in order to develop company policies, standards, and procedures, under the direction of senior management
Independently manage several assigned compliance projects to achieve all such goals in a timely manner
Build partnerships with business and functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between compliance and business strategies
Regularly provide legal reviews, analyses, and opinions pertaining to all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
Design and monitor a compliance framework, and a corrective action plan to remediate compliance violations
Monitor performance of the compliance program, third-party contractual provisions and compliance risks, and other related activities on a continuing basis, take appropriate steps for continuous improvement
Perform periodic assessments of company procedures and processes, and create and coordinate proper reporting channels for compliance issues
Develop and lead employee training sessions on compliance topics/issues
Collaborate and work closely with the in-house legal team
Coordinate with different department managers to review all departmental compliance policies and procedures
Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulators, as necessary
Research, interpret, and catalog applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards as assigned
Act as a key contact for product recall/withdrawal plans, as warranted
Engage in other special projects, which may include weekend work, and manage other duties as assigned by the supervisor