What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Counsel position at 3M?
Job Description:
Compliance Counsel
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
The person hired for the position of Compliance Investigator will primarily be responsible for all aspects of conducting internal compliance investigations, including interviews, email review, document review, and completing written reports on those investigations. The Compliance Investigator will work with the Global Head of Investigations, other Ethics & Compliance staff, and, from time to time, with external counsel.
As a(n) Compliance Counsel, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
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Working independently or at the direction of the Global Head of Investigations or external counsel to manage and conduct all phases of internal compliance investigations, including:
- Interviews
- Email and document review
- Report writing
- Managing matters relating to substantive areas of compliance law.
- Applying substantive knowledge of laws and/or financial regulations within practice area.
- Approving expenditures for work performed by outside vendors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school (completed and verified prior to start)
- Five (5) years of combined experience in a law enforcement agency, law firm, auditing firm, corporate legal department, finance department, and/or auditing department in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting from an accredited institution
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in compliance law or equivalent experience working in a regulatory legal environment
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with electronic discovery and other electronic document/data preservation, search and review technologies
- Ability to work independently as part of cross-functional teams
- 5 years investigative experience with a track record of success, with at least 3 of those years spent on financial or “white collar” crime investigations
- Demonstrable experience in leading basic fact investigations and conducting interviews
Location: St. Paul, MN
Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international
Relocation: Is not authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $183,301 - $224,034, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 03/14/2025 To 04/13/2025 Or until filled
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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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Salary : $183,301 - $224,034
