Compliance Officer/Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance

Bristow Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Compliance Officer/Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance (CO) strategically and operationally leads the development, implementation and management of the Bristow Group’s compliance program. The CO ensures compliance with all relevant and applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures in a manner that continually supports the business and its operations. The CO will promote a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making throughout the organization. The CO will routinely communicate to the Audit Committee, Senior Management Team and operating units on the program’s activities and effectiveness. The position has responsibility for designing and implementing compliance programs, policies, and procedures throughout the organization that are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting and correcting noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and supports the Executive Leadership Team.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school required
Licensed to practice law in any U.S. or other accredited jurisdiction
A minimum of 5-10 years of prior experience, with at least 2 years dedicated as an in-house attorney overseeing a global compliance program preferred
Export control-related experience and expertise in EAR, ITAR, OFAC, EU Trade Regulations, global sanctions programs, and U.S. and EU Customs compliance requirements is preferred.
Experience in anti-corruption, antitrust compliance, and records retention compliance
Experience in regulated environments is a plus
Experience conducting internal investigations
Experience in leading and working with global diverse teams
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment, proactive style and ability to work independently
Proven leadership skills
Available for business travel when required
Demonstrated presentation skills
Strong service orientation and ability to establish and maintain working relationships with peers, business units, leaders, a wide array of associates, and clients, while maintaining a strong compliance culture
Highly collaborative, able to work as part of a wider team and actively involves colleagues across the business when required
Highly-motivated with the skills and temperament to function effectively and efficiently in a highly-regulated and dynamic environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead a global diverse team
Ability to hold oneself and others accountable
Ability to assign tasks and responsibilities to others in a fair and consistent manner, providing clear instruction and direction
Must be able to multi-task and to delegate effectively and efficiently manage outside counsel and internal resources
Ability to promote tolerance and inclusion among diverse groups and recognition of multiple views
Ability to identify and constructively addresses interpersonal conflict, disagreements or confrontations and facilitate communication between involved parties to minimize personal impact
Ability to relate to others in an open and accepting manner by being friendly and approachable, demonstrating diplomacy and tact, and building rapport
Strong communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and concisely to audiences with different backgrounds, cultures and at different levels of the organization
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze, evaluate and summarize data
Knowledge of team building principles and techniques
Must have strong knowledge and understanding of the business, and a creative approach to risk management that includes development of alternative paths and solutions
Ability to independently research and analyze legal and regulatory issues and use independent judgement to provide clear guidance to internal clients regarding potential legal risks
Knowledge of concepts, practices, principles and procedures of strategic business planning and reporting
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and advise on laws and regulations in the countries affecting business operations
Demonstrated understanding of compliance systems and controls
Advanced knowledge and understanding of investigation, negotiation, mediation and complaint resolution process of high level/sensitive claims
Knowledge of fiscal principles to oversee budgets and financial activity within the areas of oversight
Dedicated to promoting a positive image of the organization
Must be willing to travel internationally up to 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Export control-related experience and expertise in EAR, ITAR, OFAC, EU Trade Regulations, global sanctions programs, and U.S. and EU Customs compliance requirements is preferred.
Experience in regulated environments is a plus

Responsibilities

Enhance the Company’s compliance program and ensure its implementation
Build strong relationships with Audit Committee members, executives, senior management, operations and other staff in all global locations to further the purpose of the role; work across functions, regions and business units to effectively further the Company’s compliance program
Provide strategic guidance and representation to senior management and business segments on the changing requirements related to compliance, including anti-corruption, export controls, sanctions, antitrust, insider trading, data privacy, records retention and related areas
Oversee and ensure appropriate processes and procedures for compliance case intake and resolution, including responses to the Company’s ethics and compliance hotline reports and the investigation and closure of matters
Provide oversight, guidance, and coordination of effective internal audit, investigations, risk assessments and compliance reviews
Provide oversight and guidance on the effective response to detected problems and provide recommendations for corrective action as appropriate
Identify and provide oversight and coordination of compliance partners responsible for compliance and ethics related activities across the organization and provide communication, training and guidance on the program and compliance and ethics related matters
Plan, develop, monitor, revise and implement compliance initiatives in response to changes in the law; consult with operational and functional teams to ensure program effectiveness
Direct and develop multifaceted compliance educational and training programs
Act as Company point of contact for Government agency representatives regarding requests for information, subpoenas, disclosures, commodity jurisdiction/classification requests, requests for advisory opinions and other similar matters, working with appropriate business counsel
Serve as the in-house expert on global export controls and import laws and regulations, primarily pertaining to ITAR and dual-use products and technologies, as well as global sanctions programs and prepare, submit and administer or otherwise supervise external counsel with respect to various International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) filings, including DSP-5 and DSP-61, DSP-73 and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) applications and amendments