Compliance Director/Associate General Counsel (Fairbanks, AK)

Doyon Limited•Fairbanks, AK

125d•Onsite

About The Position

Doyon, Limited's mission is to continually enhance our position as a financially strong Native corporation to promote the economic and social well-being of our 20,000+ shareholders. We provide exceptional career opportunities for individuals who value professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. We understand the importance of treating our employees well and the impact motivated employees have in helping us succeed in our vision to be the leader in all we do. Under the supervision of the General Counsel, the Compliance Director/Associate General Counsel is responsible for the strategic management and operational leadership of Doyon’s compliance, ethics, and records management programs, while serving as legal counsel on personnel, human relations, labor relations, employment law, and related corporate matters. This position will provide advice and consultation on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure proper evaluation, investigation and resolution. The Compliance Director/Associate General Counsel will collaborate with corporate management to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; and will be responsible for the development and management of compliance effectiveness, tracking and reporting. This position will also provide legal services to Doyon, Limited and its subsidiaries with an emphasis on personnel and human relations issues.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in the State of Alaska
Minimum 10-years professional level experience in compliance management, personnel law, human resources, employment law, labor relations or related field
Minimum 2-years direct supervisor experience

Nice To Haves

Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
Experience & knowledge of personnel, labor, and employee relations matters
Experience & knowledge of in-house client legal services

Responsibilities

Promote Doyon’s culture of integrity that encourages ethical conduct
Provide strategic direction and oversight for Doyon’s compliance program
Direct and manage compliance activities related ethics, conflict of interest, and regulatory requirements
Partner with business leaders to identify, assess and prioritize compliance risks and develop recommendations for risk reduction
Design, implement, and maintain, policies, procedures and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, contractual and regulatory requirements
Prepare appropriate policy and process changes to ensure compliance with the law and contract requirements
Collaborate with other departments (Legal, Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology) to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution
Conduct compliance audits, assessments, and monitoring activities across Doyon and its subsidiaries
Develop, implement, and oversee compliance communication, education and training program
Provide legal advice, guidance, and consultation to internal clients on personnel, human relations, labor relations, employment, and other corporate matters
Balance legal services responsibilities with compliance program leadership and oversight
Direct and Oversee Doyon’s Corporate Records Management program
Supervise records management employees
Provide records management guidance and support to subsidiary human resources departments
Develop and manage compliance budget
Signing authority for department expenditures
Direct, supervise, mentor and evaluate legal administrative staff
Other duties as assigned