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Samsung Electronics America lists this Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary Role and Responsibilities
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. People | Excellence | Change | Integrity | Co-prosperity
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.
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
Required Skills
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
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
Education
A Juris Doctor
At least 10-15 years of legal experience in corporate compliance and ethics programs experience CPA, CIA, CFE, or CCEP certification preferred
Core Leadership Competencies
EXCELLENCE: Drives action with humility, EQ, and an unwavering passion for performance and results
CHANGE: Embodies and encourages intelligent creativity
CO-PROSPERITY: Navigates highly matrixed and complex organizations successfully as part of a team
PEOPLE: Builds and develops best-in-class teams built on trust, accountability and mutual respect for each other and the organization
INTEGRITY: Inspires trust, confidence, and consensus across the organization by fostering relationships
Salary
The salary range for this role is expected to be between $300,000 and $365,000. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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
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Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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