What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Counsel position at Ericsson?
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As the compliance attorney for Aduna, you have an exciting opportunity to build the compliance function from the ground up. You will be responsible for setting up a program to identify, prevent and mitigate compliance risks, including any potential violations of laws, as well as developing a compliance code of conduct and ensuring compliance with that code. You will foster a culture of ethics and integrity. This role will partner with the Ericsson Compliance Office and with the Aduna business to develop a compliance program in line with business needs and strategy.
This position will be located in the Washington, DC or New York City area.
- Develop and lead Aduna's ethics and compliance program and foster a culture of ethics and integrity
- Provide expert advice, practical solutions and counsel to business leaders and legal colleagues on compliance related matters, including well thought-through insights and proposed solutions
- Analyze data to make data-driven decisions and recommendations for compliance solutions
- Assess and manage risks relating to non-compliance of laws, including anti-corruption and anti-money laundering
- Leverage outcomes of ethics and compliance program monitoring, testing, and other assurance activities and evolve and adapt as needed the program components while ensuring that any process gaps are fully remediated and operationalized as expected
- Partner in conducting compliance-related investigations and remediation, including personnel discipline and process improvements
- Manage, directly or through external advisors, day-to-day compliance program operations, including screening and management of third parties, actual or potential conflicts of interest, expenditure risks and engagements with public officials
- Engage and oversee outside counsel and outside advisors as needed
Commercial, Customer and Business Acumen:
* A proven track record of successfully partnering with senior business, commercial and functional leaders
* A willingness to develop a deep understanding of Aduna's business, including insights into the priorities across all functional units and where Compliance can contribute and enhance business impact
* Strong commercial acumen to review commercial projects and identify and mitigate compliance risks presented
* Knowledge of the telecom industry; communication platform services, communication APIs and related ecosystem is a plus
Compliance Experience
* Demonstrated strong compliance background, including establishment of programs and managing a variety of compliance tasks
* Experience in the design and implementation of strong and effective governance structures in an agile business environment
* Demonstrated ability to implement and where appropriate adapt Ericsson's global compliance program to address Aduna's specific requirements, issues and challenges
* An understanding of data analytics and ability to distill and analyze raw data and convey to stakeholders usable or actionable information
* Ability to support practical governance and risk management, providing precise advice, enabling smart decisions while ensuring transparency on risks
* The ability to take ownership for and lead complex compliance problems and projects as well as drive sustainable business solutions
* Superior analytical and problem-solving skills; solutions-oriented; able to balance short and long-term priorities and strong strategic thinking
* Experience developing a compliance program from scratch is preferred
* Experience with a National Security Agreement and/or monitorship is a plus
Skills
* Ability to move quickly and drive completion of initiatives
* A flexible thinker who is able to adapt; comfort with ambiguity
* Superior communication and presentation skills in English, verbally and in writing
* Demonstrated success as a leader of change, and an attitude of being open to new ideas, accepting challenges and leading with curiosity and optimism
* Experience with communication APIs is a plus
Minimum experience and education requirements
* Minimum of 10 years' experience in Compliance
* Previous leadership experience in a Compliance function preferred
* Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law
* Fluent in English
* International experience and cultural awareness
* Willingness to travel and work across time zones as needed
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, youll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of whats possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. Youll be challenged, but you won't be alone. Youll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Washington DC
Job details: Compliance Counsel
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson in the United States
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is listed below. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Range: $270,000 - $300,000
Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical plan options, 2 of which are PPO plans requiring employee contributions to the cost of premiums, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). In addition, Ericsson offers dental coverage, employee paid vision coverage, and other company paid physical wellness programs.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's 401(k) plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and up to a 4% company match, leading to a maximum company contribution of 7% annually. Employees will also receive company paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage and paid company short-term and long-term disability benefits. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided up to 40 days of paid time off per year, including 15 days of accrued annual vacation, 3 personal days, 11 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 1 volunteer day. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Those with additional vacation time at the end of the year may sell one week of vacation, equal to a week of pay. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of maternity/medical leave, 6 weeks of paternity or adoption leave at 100% of pay, and medical leave at 100% or 66 2/3% of pay, based on length of service.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, adoption assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.
Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity and/or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background, social origin, social status, indigenous status, disability, age, union membership or employee representation and any other characteristic protected by local law, as applicable, and/or Ericsson’s policies.
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Salary : $270,000 - $300,000
