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We are seeking a Compliance Counsel with significant experience in matters pertaining to Global Environmental Regulatory Compliance.

Headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Compliance Counsel will join the Environmental regulatory compliance area within the Law Organization's newly created Corporate Compliance Organization. In this role, Compliance Counsel will provide ground-floor guidance and knowledge on Global Environmental Regulatory Compliance, along with a broad spectrum of environmental, health, and safety matters that confront a multinational energy company and its global subsidiaries and joint ventures. Compliance Counsel, reporting through the Chief Compliance Officer and the General Counsel, will support the Company's overall compliance objectives; work with the compliance team to develop comprehensive compliance policies and programs; provide advice and training to Companies executives and employees, coordinate compliance efforts among subsidiary companies, and manage resolution of compliance issues.

Duties and responsibilities

Multi-jurisdictional environmental compliance, climate change and permitting for water discharges, air emissions, solid and hazardous waste storage, treatment and disposal facilities, wetlands and natural resources, and endangered species issues;

Negotiating with international permitting and regulatory authorities;

The creation and execution of self-audit programs;

Assisting Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel in advising the Board of Directors with respect to significant corporate governance and regulatory developments;

Overseeing Companies compliance program obligations relating to environmental regulations including meeting all commitments of governmental enforcement agencies, as well as interacting with governmental agencies, as necessary;

Assisting with internal assessment of the company's relevant disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting;

Monitoring legal and regulatory requirements applicable to U.S. and/or U.K. listed companies, as well as, developments in legislation and enforcement to ensure Company has current and accurate compliance policies and procedures;

Providing direction, oversight, and counsel during environmental-related compliance reviews, whether conducted by personnel or outside counsel;

Supporting global operations with expert environmental regulatory compliance counseling and advice;

Working with the Chief Compliance Officer to address environmental regulatory-related compliance concerns raised by business lines, subsidiary companies, and management;

Working with the business lines or subsidiary companies to determine any compliance gaps or practices that may expose the Company to legal liability or reputational harm;

Developing and managing compliance systems for tracking third party monitoring and due diligence;

Working with other attorneys to monitor the effectiveness of the compliance program;

Working with other attorneys and personnel to develop training modules, training individuals to deliver such modules, and rolling-out a comprehensive compliance training program; and Supporting the Law Organization as to compliance law issues.

Compliance Counsel must demonstrate sound judgment and unwavering ethics.

Candidates must be currently licensed, admitted to practice, and in good standing in the United States, Canada, or the European Union.

Minimum requirements

Currently licensed, admitted to practice, and in good standing with a state bar association in the United States.

Graduated from an accredited U.S. law school;

6+ years of hands-on corporate investigations experience at a large multinational corporation;

Specific knowledge of and significant experience with multi-jurisdictional environmental regulations is required, along with broad knowledge and experience in matters relating to traditional compliance offices. Special focus will be given to candidates who have significant experience with U.S. and/or U.K. listed companies.

Pragmatic, business-oriented, approach to challenges and competing priorities and deadlines

Demonstrated ability to engage business line leaders to drive implementation of new procedures and legal requirements in a timely manner

Capable of international travel

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Senior Legal Counsel - Global Environmental Compliance
Dhahran
25 days ago
N/A
Full-time