Senior Counsel, Ethics & Compliance (APJC)

Listing expiry: 23 October 2026

About the role

Role Overview

The Regional Ethics & Compliance Counsel serves as a trusted advisor to regional leadership, providing strategic guidance on ethics, compliance, regulatory matters, and risk mitigation across the APJC region. The role is part of the Global Ethics & Compliance organization within the Legal function and focuses on strengthening the compliance culture while aligning business activities with global and regional requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise APJC leadership on ethics, compliance risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and interpret regional laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, and provide guidance on their implications.
• Advise on and negotiate ethics and compliance provisions in commercial agreements.
• Work with customers and external stakeholders on the Ethics & Compliance program and related commitments.
• Lead remediation efforts following compliance investigations and corrective action plans.
• Design, develop, and deliver regional Ethics & Compliance training programs in virtual and in-person formats.
• Serve as the regional escalation point for third-party due diligence concerns, high-risk partner reviews, and supplier compliance issues.
• Lead quarterly Ethics & Compliance governance forums and roundtables with business leaders and control functions.
• Manage escalations involving conflicts of interest, gifts, travel and entertainment, and third-party due diligence reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Investigations teams on policy enforcement and compliance matters as required.
• Drive continuous improvement of regional compliance programs and risk management processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD), LL.B., or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• 8–12 years of experience in ethics and compliance, corporate law, regulatory compliance, or risk management.
• Proven experience advising senior leadership on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Strong understanding of ethics and compliance program frameworks, corporate governance, regulatory compliance requirements, and risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Experience managing compliance escalations and remediation activities.
• Excellent contract review and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a global, matrixed environment.
• High attention to detail and sound professional judgment.

Additional Details

• Experience in the technology, telecommunications, or multinational corporate environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape across APJC markets is preferred.
• Experience designing and delivering compliance training programs is preferred.
• Expertise in third-party due diligence, conflict of interest programs, gifts, travel and entertainment compliance, and anti-bribery and anti-corruption programs is preferred.
• Experience partnering with investigations and enforcement teams is preferred.
• Fluency in one or more APJC regional languages is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead regional compliance initiatives and influence organizational culture is preferred.
• The role is listed as on-site and full-time.