Legal Counsel- Ethics, Compliance & Data

Signature Aviation•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Counsel’s principal responsibility is to establish, maintain, and oversee an effective ethics and compliance program for the Company to include statutory, regulatory and ethical requirements associated with anti-bribery, anti-corruption, trade controls and other ethics-related issues. The lead counsel is to focus attention on consulting, investigations, training and auditing functions. The lead counsel will also be expected to support the Legal team with respect to general corporate and litigation matters based on workflow requirements. This role also leads and supports data privacy initiatives, ensuring the organization’s handling of personal data aligns with global privacy laws and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
JD Degree from an accredited Law school
At least 7 years of relevant experience
Admission and member with good bar standing or the necessary qualifications to register as in-house counsel
The ability to analyze state and federal law and provide detailed recommendations to business partners
Sound judgment, critical thinking and communication skills
Familiarity with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, OFAC and foreign sanction rules
Demonstrated experience with data privacy laws and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)
Capability to analyze problems and take a solution-oriented approach
Ability to engage individuals and teams to ensure timely project completion
Capability to develop new areas of expertise and the confidence to quickly learn and develop independence in key practice areas
Enthusiastic, energetic, and ready to take on challenges
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
The ideal candidate will be dynamic, self-motivated, able to work both independently and with a team

Nice To Haves

CIPP/US and CIPP/E privacy certification
Experience in a global, publicly-traded company in the aviation or hospitality industry

Responsibilities

Directly and substantially assist in promoting a corporate culture that makes compliance a top priority and establishes strong relationships and collaboration throughout Signature Aviation
Work with senior management to establish a "tone from the top" that reflects the Company's commitment to ethical business conduct and compliance with the letter and spirit of the law in all aspects of the Company's operations
Conduct periodic risk assessments and take appropriate measures to proactively manage identified risks and further position the organization as a strong compliance performer in the view of regulators and the public
Advise on appropriate compliance policies and procedures and updates thereto
Communicate the various aspects of the Company’s Code of Conduct (COC) and support the implementation and execution of compliance programs and initiatives, by establishing and carrying out, among other things, job-specific training for all team members about compliance policies and practices
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of compliance policies and procedures and make recommendations as to any adjustments or enhancements that may be necessary or appropriate
Help administer third party vetting policy
Field questions and concerns with respect to ethics and compliance from all areas of the business
Periodically update the Executive Leadership Team and the Audit Risk Committee of the Board of Directors to provide guidance and recommendations related to the Company’s compliance program
Actively support Chief Legal Officer in creating, communicating and implementing compliance programs and initiatives that promote corporate integrity and ensure adherence to the COC
Maintain working knowledge of current and emerging laws, regulations and trends with respect to anti-bribery, anti-corruption and trade controls, data privacy regulations and revise and update the COC and other policies and procedures, from time to time as may be appropriate, with any substantive revisions subject to the approval of General Counsel
Ensure that the COC and other ethics-related policies and procedures are readily accessible to, and acknowledged by, all team members
Manage and/or directly pursue any compliance investigations as may be necessary or appropriate
Manage the Company’s compliance helpline and taking such actions as may be appropriate to investigate and close out alleged violations of the COC in partnership with other members of the Legal team, Human Resources and Internal Audit, as appropriate
Create, publish, maintain, and interpret such additional policies and procedures as may be appropriate to fully implement the provisions of the COC or to otherwise meet the requirements of applicable in-country statutes, regulations, business customs, or ethical standards
Lead the organization’s data privacy program, including policy development and implementation.
Ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other global privacy regulations)
Advise on the collection, use, storage, transfer, and disposal of personal data
Conduct and oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments.
Partner with IT, security, and business teams to implement privacy-by-design and data minimization principles
Manage data subject rights requests (e.g., access, deletion, correction)
Oversee third-party/vendor data privacy due diligence and contractual protections (e.g., DPAs)
Support incident response efforts, including breach assessment and notification obligations
Maintain records of processing activities and data inventories where required
Review and negotiate general business contracts, in particular software and other IT-related contracts
Help manage litigation and discovery issues relating to ethics, compliance, and data protection
Work with state and federal agencies involving regulatory matters
Advise management on general corporate legal matters
Handle claims against the company in pre-trial setting under the direction of Chief Legal Officer