Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance

Samsung Electronics • New York, NY

4d • $300,000 - $365,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Headquartered in Plano, TX, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of the most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.

The Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance will instrumental in managing legal and compliance risks while building and leading the compliance program’s priorities and initiatives for the North America region, North America HQ and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. The Head of Compliance will be responsible for developing, planning, monitoring and reporting on the corporate compliance program for SEA and its NA subsidiaries. This role is fundamental to ensuring that SEA and its NA subsidiaries maintain a culture that is legally compliant and ethical, in accordance with Samsung's global principles.
This role will be based in New York, NY, and may require travel to other Samsung offices in North America which consists of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor is required.
• Licensed to practice law in good standing
• At least 10-15 years of progressive professional experience in legal and compliance preferably in a technology and/or consumer products industry
• Experience creating and effectuating corporate compliance programs and procedures and implementing compliance training programs strongly preferred.
• Experience in the design and implementation of compliance focused management information reports and the design and collection of compliance metrics strongly preferred
• Knowledge and legal experience with government procurement laws and regulations strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Compliance-related laws and regulations, e.g. OFAC/Trade Sanctions; data privacy / data protection; conflicts of interest; fair competition is preferred
• Experience in conducting investigations is preferred
• Compliance risk assessment, risk management or audit experience a plus
• Excellent leadership and collaborative skills
• Proactive, high-energy, innovative, and results-oriented
• A reputation for offering sound legal advice and judgment on a wide variety of matters
• Able to work both independently and as a team player
• Have effective presentation and communication skills
• Customer focused; Must possess strong business judgment and the ability to understand and respond to business issues and needs
• Excellent writing, oral communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational and strategic thinking skills
• Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
• Experience and understanding of working in a complex global environment, including sensitivity to cultures and practices outside the U.S.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willing to adapt to and drive change
• Flexible and adapts easily to change
• A Juris Doctor
• At least 10-15 years of legal experience in corporate compliance and ethics programs experience

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CIA, CFE, or CCEP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Samsung North America businesses to identify compliance risks, gaps and design and develop tools and framework to drive compliance within the business
• Provide strategic compliance advise on business initiatives and work in close collaboration with Legal department and other key functions as needed to resolve complex compliance matters and support decision making
• Develop, implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures and training in accordance with Company’s compliance strategies and priorities, applicable laws, regulations and industry codes.
• Lead the compliance training program, coordinating onboarding and annual refresher training, conducting training sessions and maintaining the annual compliance training plan for compliance policies
• Conduct compliance audits, lead remediation efforts, an collaborate with compliance colleagues to ensure consistent application of policies and best practices.
• Partner with Samsung’s Korea Headquarters (HQ) compliance teams to support the rollout of local compliance initiatives and assist with special compliance projects as needed.
• Lead or support internal compliance investigations as needed

Benefits

• The salary range for this role is expected to be between $300,000 and $365,000.
• At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.
• Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities During the Application Process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree