Compliance Paralegal

Abercrombie and Fitch Co.•Columbus, OH

3h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Paralegal to join the Abercrombie & Fitch Legal team and provide support on a broad range of matters related to the Company’s Ethics & Compliance programs. This Paralegal will be an integral member of the legal team and will report to the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer (CECO). This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

Requirements

3+ years of paralegal experience in a large law firm or in-house legal department of a publicly traded company
A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Highly proficient in multi-tasking, prioritization, organization, and succinct and business friendly verbal and written communication
Proficiency in administrative IT platforms, including SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, legal research tools and billing systems
Ability to work independently with limited oversight
Ability to engage in different substantive aspects of the business everyday
Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information with diplomacy and discretion

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or related experience preferred
Prefer candidates with working knowledge of requirements, best practices, processes and procedures related to general in-house legal operations issues and initiatives

Responsibilities

Assist CECO and Ethics & Compliance team in overseeing A&F’s investigations process, including the following: A&F’s Ethics Hotline; tracking, routing, and monitoring of all reports (hotline and non-hotline) from intake through resolution; and the development of hotline metrics and dashboards
Support Ethics & Compliance team in managing enterprise-wide Third-Party Risk Management program vetting potential vendors, including the following: system and process enhancements; working closely with Procurement and relationship owners on vendor onboarding; and continually seeking innovative ways to integrate with the overall vendor life cycle
Assist CECO in day-to-day responsibility for A&F’s Associate compliance training initiatives, including the development, distribution, and tracking of Associate compliance training in policies such as A&F’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Anti-Corruption, Gifts & Entertainment, etc.
Work on cross-functional projects with other departments such as Human Resources, Asset Protection, Stores, etc. to support various compliance-related projects and initiatives
Assist CECO on other projects and matters as needed

Benefits

Incentive bonus program
401(K) savings plan with company match
Annual companywide review process
Flexible spending accounts
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Associate assistance program
Paid parental and adoption leave
Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
Paid Caregiver Leave
Mobile Stipend
Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
Seven associate wellness half days per year
Merchandise discount on all of our brands
Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!