Attorney - Corporate Compliance
Electrical Components International
Job Details
Description
Who We Are
Founded in 1953, Electrical Components International (ECI) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies, and other critical engineered components for diversified markets. With 25,000 employees and 37 global manufacturing locations, ECI is the trusted partner to market leaders with 500+ customers. At ECI, we power smart, connected, and electrified solutionsTM that help solve the most complex challenges.
Since 2020, we have embarked on a successful journey to transform the company, delivering significant value to our customers, investors and employees. As part of our strategic plan, we have defined key pillars to support and accelerate on our growth trajectory. One of these core pillars is focused on driving excellence through enhanced capabilities, tools and processes. To execute our strategy, we are looking to strengthen our team with an Attorney.
Key Responsibilities
ECI is seeking an Attorney with corporate compliance expertise to join our legal team in Southfield, MI. This role will involve consulting with and providing legal, business and practical advice to our business units with an emphasis on corporate compliance. This individual will work to ensure that all our contractual compliance obligations are met, while tracking compliance within the organization, and monitoring changes in compliance regulation.
In this role, you will:
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Draft, implement, and audit internal compliance policies and procedures
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Collaborate with internal team members to develop compliance training on applicable laws and regulations
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Stay current on new and existing laws and regulations, assessing potential impacts on the organization
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Execute compliance risk assessments periodically and create and oversee improvement plans to mitigate risk appropriately in a tailored and prioritized manner
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Participating in environmental, social, and governance issues
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Draft, review, edit, and negotiate contracts across business units
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Receive contract requests and conduct triage to ensure adherence to established business policies, processes, and procedures
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
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Doctor of Law (JD) required; must have admission to practice law in one or more U.S. jurisdictions
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4-6+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
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Experience in end-to-end contract preparation, review, and execution
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Experience with supply chain and/or corporate compliance
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
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Ability to analyze information quickly and work as part of a team
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Willingness to be transparent and comfortable with being held accountable
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Be highly ethical
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong research and analytical skills
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International compliance experience, particularly in Europe
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Knowledge of laws/regulations applicable to manage risk in emerging markets, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Bribery Act, anti-money laundering, economic sanctions, and data privacy
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Familiarity with ITAR, and FAR/DFAR compliance requirements for sub-suppliers
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Experience with implementing a corporate compliance framework
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Experience with employment laws, rules and regulations
Company Values & Job Competencies
- Company Values: Safety, Accountability, Integrity & Ethics, Respect & Empathy
- Core Competencies: Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration, Flexibility & Adaptability
- Supervisor & Manager Job Competencies: Decision Making, Developing Others, Continuous Improvement
Primary Location & Work Schedule
We are looking for a candidate based in the Southfield, MI area to work on-site, not a remote work position.
Our Culture
At ECI, we live by our core values of respect, empathy, accountability, integrity, and ethics. Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different perspectives and encourage new ideas.
Our commitment to operational and commercial excellence begins with our commitment to ethical excellence. We deliver results as One Team and follow through on our promises.
Why Should You Apply?
- Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and 12 holidays.
- Fast-paced and detail-oriented environment where you can have a direct impact on outcomes.
- Workplace flexibility
Compensation:
The salary will be determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ECI only accepts applications through the “Careers” tab of its corporate website at www.ECIntl.com. Occasionally, our job descriptions end up on third party job sites. If you’re viewing this job description on a site other than ours, please go to www.ECIntl.com and click on “Careers” under the History of ECI tab across the top of the page.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Electrical Components International is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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