Director & Sr. Corporate Counsel - Compliance
About The Position
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Cadence is a leading provider of system design tools, software, IP, and services. We take pride in our collaborative and high-performance culture, and we are looking for a compliance attorney to join our team. The Director & Sr. Counsel will lead a variety of compliance matters, partnering with subject matter experts within legal and across departments on a range of topics. This position is ideal for a compliance attorney who will thrive collaborating across global teams and functions to further build Cadence’s compliance program together.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 7-10 years of related experience in compliance or risk management matters with a firm or corporate legal department
- Superior legal analysis skills across subjects
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including exceptional attention to detail
- Sound judgment, flexibility, and ability to work independently while collaborating across business units and multinational stakeholders
- Team player that wants to pitch in and help with a positive attitude
Nice To Haves
- Combination of law firm and in-house experience
- Prior work with technology companies
- Experience with global or cross-border compliance issues
- Familiarity with systems and platforms for compliance management, training, and/or investigations
Responsibilities
- Drive design, implementation, and maintenance of Cadence’s global compliance program – collaborating with subject matter experts in legal and across departments.
- Manage compliance risk assessments, gap analyses, and mitigation plans.
- Advise on compliance with applicable laws, including tracking and monitoring of evolving laws and enforcement trends with subject matter experts
- Partner with subject matter experts to develop, deliver, and refresh compliance training.
- Promote a culture of compliance through policy and process development and maintenance, as well as related communications.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.
- Support internal investigations and related processes, as requested.
- Assist in responses relating to regulatory inquiries or audits, as requested.
Benefits
- paid vacation and paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- employee stock purchase plan
- a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
