Corporate Responsibility Counsel-Remote, USA
About The Position
When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life. KIK’s Corporate Responsibility Counsel serves as the company’s expert on corporate responsibility including compliance with international rules on fair competition, prevention of corruption and money laundering, sanctioned entities and countries, trade regulation, and supply chain transparency. The lawyer will develop and implement comprehensive policies and programs and provide practical guidance to a multi-location manufacturing and distribution operation located in the US and Canada, Europe, South Africa, and ANZAC, and across a global sales footprint. The lawyer will also partner with outside counsel to support the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety team on legal matters related to protection of the environment and employees. This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer.
Requirements
- Active US state bar membership in good standing.
- 8+ years of experience with advising on international compliance.
- Ability to analyze complex and evolving international laws, and apply findings to provide practical, effective counsel.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across business functions and at various levels of the organization.
- Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Flexibility for up to 25% business-related travel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with advising on corporate responsibility and compliance for midsize international manufacturing company is preferred.
- Experience with advising on compliance with federal and state or provincial laws protecting the environment, occupational health, and public and worker safety is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advise the company’s sales, procurement, distribution, and corporate functional teams on all aspects of compliance with international rules on fair competition, prevention of corruption and money laundering, sanctioned entities and countries, trade regulation, and supply chain transparency.
- Develop and implement comprehensive policies and programs (including training programs) to promote compliance with the international rules identified above and conduct, or provide legal input and support for, internal investigations on compliance matters.
- Working with outside counsel as necessary, provide timely and practical legal advice on compliance with federal and state or provincial laws protecting the environment, occupational health, and public and worker safety.
- Track, analyze, and report on the performance of corporate responsibility policies and programs, partner with Internal Audit to conduct audits to identify trends, and report to the company and Audit Committee on progress and improvement opportunities.
- Monitor legislation, case law, and government enforcement activity relating to corporate responsibility issues and provide proactive, strategic advice to internal stakeholders.
- Assist the Chief Legal Officer with corporate secretarial duties.
- Assist with corporate and financing transactions and other special p rojects.
Benefits
- KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match.
- KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
