Sr Compliance Counsel

Las Vegas Sands Corp.•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Position Overview The primary responsibilities of the Senior Compliance Counsel will be to conduct internal investigations and support our risk assessment and monitoring efforts. The candidate should have substantive litigation or investigations experience, as well as a meaningful understanding of risk assessments, data analytics, and current governance, risk and compliance (GRC) tools and practices. Familiarity with AML-CFT, OFAC/sanctions, and/or the FCPA is preferred. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s policies, practices, and procedures. All Las Vegas Sands Corp. Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Proof of authorization to work in the United States.
JD and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Must be able to obtain any certifications or licenses required by law or policy.
Minimum of six years’ experience as a lawyer, including substantial experience conducting government or internal investigations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other attorneys and internal business partners.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with other Team Members of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
Ability to travel, as needed.
Must be able to: Physically access assigned workspace areas with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, and dust.
Utilize laptop and standard keyboard to perform essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

AML-CFT and/or FCPA compliance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and promote our compliance risk assessment and monitoring efforts; perform risk assessments relating to existing and new business lines and products; develop compliance monitoring tools utilizing data analytics and current GRC best practices.
Assist in the management of our global investigations program: lead internal investigations relating to alleged violations of the code of conduct, policies, laws and regulations; assist with root cause determinations and trend analyses.
Provide support for LVS’s global compliance programs relating to, among other things, anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, human trafficking prevention, and third-party risk management.
Provide support, as requested, for LVS’s enterprise risk management (ERM) program; environmental, social and governance (ESG) program; internal audit; government relations, communications, cybersecurity, privacy, and other control functions.
Keep abreast of legal and regulatory developments relevant to LVS’s business globally; identify and monitor potential areas of risk and vulnerability, including without limitation risks relating to new products and markets.
Assist in the preparation of presentations for the Corporate Compliance Committee, Board of Directors, and business partners.
Develop and deliver training in key areas of compliance oversight; prepare and deliver policies and compliance communications, as needed.
Perform job duties in a safe manner.
Attend work as scheduled on a consistent and regular basis.
Perform other related duties as assigned.