Director of Compliance/Compliance Counsel (REMOTE)

Do you have a real eye for detail and compliance?
 

Are you a legal professional looking to grow your career in Compliance and Ethics?
 

About our Team
 

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our objective is to help customers make better decisions, get better results, and be more productive. We are committed to operating with integrity and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
 

About the Role
 

In this role, you will conduct investigations, offer legal guidance, manage investigation quality, engage with stakeholders, utilize data analytics, and help coordinate trade sanctions compliance.
 

Responsibilities

• Conducting Compliance Investigations: Investigate compliance incidents in the U.S. and Europe to ensure adherence to laws and RELX's Code of Ethics.
• Providing Legal Guidance: Advise on corporate compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Managing Investigations Quality: Coordinate with compliance testing to ensure consistent incident management.
• Providing Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with teams to drive a culture of compliance and transparency.
• Conducting Operational Oversight: Support the global trade sanctions compliance program by drafting sanctions policies and identifying programmatic enhancements.
• Testing and Monitoring: Design processes to test and monitor compliance with sanctions policies.
• Training and Communications: Develop materials and provide legal advice to support an effective sanctions compliance program.
• Conducting Risk Assessments: Identify potential areas of trade compliance vulnerability and support remedial measures.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree; and JD with active bar admission.
• Demonstrate an extensive background in legal compliance, investigations, and trade sanctions.
• Have in-depth knowledge of relevant trade sanctions laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Be able to analyze problems and make decisions to mitigate compliance risks.
• Have excellent leadership and communication skills to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Be able to develop and implement comprehensive compliance programs and initiatives.
• Have professional certifications in compliance (e.g., Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional CCEP) is advantageous.

Work in a way that works for you
 

**This is a remote opportunity

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities.

Working for you
 

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

About the Business
 

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in the Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions sectors.

RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The headquarters is in London. The market capitalization is about £60bn ($80bn), making it one of the 10 largest listed companies in the UK. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, Euronext and NYSE.

RELX is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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