Ethics and Compliance Counsel

Compliance Counsel Asia

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Job Description:

Ethics and Compliance (E&C) Counsel

The position will provide primary support for 3M India, 3M’s operations in Asia but may support Global teams as needed.

The E&C Counsel provides substantive counselling on anti-corruption and matters related to compliance with 3M’s Code of Conduct and policies connected with the business, market and geographic realities. This includes supporting the screening and selection of third parties, identifying and mitigating risks, and developing and deploying training and awareness on key policies and procedures.

The role also includes building a strong compliance culture through training, employee communication, leadership engagement and counseling. The E&C Counsel is responsible for the review and approval of high-risk transactions, including but not limited to Sponsorships, Entertainment, Gifts, Meals and Donations, Conflicts of Interest and Third-Party Due diligence.

The E&C Counsel will also contribute to E&C processes such as Risk Assessments, Compliance Evaluation of 3M operations, Third Party audits, and will monitor and report E&C metrics to identify trends and emerging risks. The E&C Counsel will also monitor anti-corruption and compliance related laws and regulations, and enforcement trends to embed them in 3M´s Global E&C Program to the specific countries as applicable. 

To embed compliance into the fabric of organizations, the role requires influencing skills to build partnership with different stakeholders, to create alliances when gaps are identified and obtain engagement and support from leadership teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• E&C Counsel and contact for 3M India Board and Audit Committee:  Prepare quarterly reporting, foster a strong relationship with the Audit Committee, and respond to questions from the stakeholders with the Board.
• Substantive Counseling: Advising clients in the business as well as functional groups on anti-corruption and 3M’s Code of Conduct issues, providing creative and practical solutions in alignment with 3M´s Code of Conduct, policies and laws.
• Third Party Selection, Screening & Engagement: Client counselling, review and approval of third-party due diligence and mitigation plans, compliance clauses’ drafting, review and approval, training and communication with third parties, such as distributors and vendors.
• Business Conduct Committees (BCC) and Other Leadership Forums: Act as Steward of BCC and ensure leadership engagement. 
• Building Strong Compliance Culture: Advise on training needs and developing appropriate content, follow and support execution, provide training (live or virtual) to target audience. Promotion of a Speak Up Culture and measurement through E&C metrics.
• Involvement in Global/Area Compliance Initiatives: Participate in and support compliance evaluation of 3M operations, support global compliance communication strategy, participate in compliance network meetings, and global/area/regional priority projects.
• Compliance Investigations:  Provide post-investigation support on employee disposition and business remediation.

Skills and Requirements

The candidate must be a legal resident in India, has a valid and active license to practice law in India, qualified lawyer with more than 8 years of experience, at least 3 years of substantive experience with Ethics & Compliance programs in a multinational environment.

Fluent in English.

Strong track record of working on or leading cross-functional teams to address client needs or drive process changes.  Can work independently to serve clients and with relatively low direct supervision.

Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to establish strong work relationships with leadership teams, business and functional leaders in all levels of the organization.

In order to be successful, the E&C Counsel must be flexible and aware of cultural differences, be able to listen to, and display good relationships with, the organizations.  In his or her communication, the E&C Counsel needs to be responsive, clear, and concise. 

The candidate must be able to go to the headquarter office in Bangalore, India, consistent with the office requirements and should attend leadership, Board and Audit Committee meetings in person.

Ability to travel up to 25% of time as needed.

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Experience Level

Senior Level