Regulatory Compliance Counsel

Job description

GISI Consulting Group Inc. (“GISI CG”) was formed on January 1, 2025 as a group holding company for the engineering and consulting businesses of Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI or the “Parent”). GISI CG, through its wholly owned subsidiaries is a global provider of program, project and construction management, engineering and science consulting, and government services principally serving public sector clientele in key growth sectors of: (i) Infrastructure & Mobility; (ii) Earth & Water; and (iii) Government & Society. The businesses collectively operate in approximately 100 countries, mostly throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Our companies have a positive impact on the future and are essential for a growing global economy. Learn more about GISI CG at Home - GISI Consulting Group.

Position Overview

GISI CG Corporate is seeking a skilled and motivated Regulatory Compliance Counsel to support the design and implementation of critical elements of GISI Consulting Group’s Risk, Compliance, and Audit program. The role supports the Consulting Group’s Operating Companies (OpCos) to respond to immediate risk and legal issues, as well as design strategic program framework components, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and ethical business practices. This role has enterprise-wide involvement with internal investigations, external regulatory inquiries, third-party risk management, compliance training, and internal audit, all while partnering with teams across the organization to foster a culture of integrity and accountability.

Location

This position is largely remote, based out of either Boston, MA, New York City, NY, Philadelphia, PA, or Washington, DC, however travel to GISI’s New York City office will be required several times a month. This role will be posted in these locations, with one position available.

Applicants must have current and future work authorization in the United States as visa sponsorship cannot be provided at this time.

Reporting

This role will report directly to GISI’s Chief Compliance Counsel, and support the Consulting Group’s Chief Legal Officer and operating company leaders to achieve business objectives

This role is not expected to have supervisory responsibilities initially; however, this may evolve as the function and team needs develop

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Regulatory, Integrity & Third-Party Risk

Design and maintain enterprise integrity standards, including anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, antitrust, and fair-competition expectations

Administer and update as needed the Company’s suite of compliance policies

Contribute to, review, and oversee delivery of integrity and compliance-related training content

Support the Company’s integrity-related third-party risk program, including due diligence, risk screening, ongoing monitoring, and remediation or disengagement where appropriate for vendors, consultants, and other business partners

Support client transparency and integrity commitments, including responses to client inquiries, certifications, and audits related to ethics, investigations, conflicts, and third-party integrity risk.

Support data privacy compliance and data governance guardrails

Guide responsible use of emerging technology and AI tools across the enterprise

Support human rights and modern slavery compliance and related disclosures

People Risk, Conduct & Investigations

Direct and oversee ethics and compliance investigations across the enterprise for matters implicating Company policies and related compliance standards

Serve as counsel on workplace conduct matters requiring escalated judgment

Oversee operation of the integrity helpline and speak‑up channels, including intake, triage, and appropriate routing of matters

Set enterprise conduct expectations and advise leadership on integrity issues

Analyze trends and systemic issues arising from investigations and conduct matters; escal ... significant matters and emerging risks to leadership

Design and support the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management function, including the administration of the Risk and Controls register

Oversee and execute regulator enterprise risk assessments

Assess control design and operating effectiveness across the enterprise

Identify systemic issues and recurring themes; track remediation plans and management action items

Collaborate on compliance audits by helping assess risk areas, providing guidance on regulatory obligations, and ensuring alignment with best practices

Support business continuity and resilience planning

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

10+ years of relevant experience in compliance, internal audit, investigations, white collar or complex regulatory matters, government investigations, or related in-house and/or professional services roles

Significant experience leading or overseeing a compliance and/or internal audit function within a complex, multi-jurisdictional organization

Demonstrated experience overseeing sensitive internal investigations and advising senior leadership on integrity-related issues involving anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, and fair competition/antitrust risk.

Experience designing or operating integrity-focused third-party risk processes (e.g., due diligence, risk screening, monitoring, remediation)

Experience leading enterprise risk management function, including risk and control assessment, controls enhancement, and Board-level reporting

Exceptional executive presence and the ability to advise senior leaders on highly sensitive topics

Excellent judgment and discretion, with a practical, solutions‑oriented approach and the ability to manage multiple enterprise‑wide priorities with consistency and follow‑through

Prior experience in government enforcement, prosecution, or white-collar investigations (or substantial work opposite those agencies in private practice) strongly preferred

What We Offer

Compensation: Approx $275,000 - $300,000 Base

Above industry performance‑based bonuses

A collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, and impact

EEO Statement

GISI CG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

Who can apply

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