Description:

Position Overview:
This position is part of the Ethics and Compliance (E&C) group, within the Legal Department, and will support the Kidney Care business, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, E&C Investigations, Governance, and Operations. The Senior Counsel will conduct and participate in internal investigations globally and will help manage the E&C internal investigations program. This position has two direct reports - the E&C investigations leads for the APAC and EMEA regions, who are based in the respective regions.

The candidate selected for this role will:
  • Conduct complex internal investigations related to potential employee misconduct in violation of An American Multinational Health Care Company Code of Conduct and/or the laws and regulations of the United States and other countries in which An American Multinational Health Care Company operates, including anti-corruption, fraud, and other types of corporate misconduct.
  • Have responsibility for internal investigations in the Americas region and work with other team members on internal investigations in the APAC and EMEA regions.
  • Manage the triage of all allegations and reports raised to E&C, including via the Company's E&C Helpline, colleagues, or other means.
  • Collaborate with and manage outside counsel, as appropriate.
  • Manage and mentor team members; direct reports are expected to include the investigations leads for the APAC and EMEA regions, who are based in the respective regions.
  • Collaborate with E&C team members, and IT Security / Cyber, Corporate Audit, Internal Controls, Labor & Employment, and other teams to help identify and triage risks that may require investigation or other handling.
  • Collaborate with and provide guidance to E&C team members and colleagues in other functions, in the United States and abroad, in the course of internal investigations and other projects.
  • Assist with E&C due diligence stemming from the Company's M&A activity.
  • Perform special E&C-related projects on an ad hoc basis.
  • Contribute to the refinement, development, and documentation of investigations-related and other compliance processes to enhance the operational efficiency of the E&C Investigations function and, in turn, enhance the implementation and execution of An American Multinational Health Care Company global Ethics & Compliance Program.

Education & Experience:
  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school (if law degree from outside United States, add an LLM from an accredited U.S. law school).
  • 9+ years of experience relevant to the position's responsibilities, preferably a mix of private practice and in-house roles.
  • Experience conducting internal corporate investigations of potential violations of legal/regulatory requirements and of corporate requirements/expectations, focusing on activities both in and outside the United States; experience managing investigation workstreams and external/internal resources (counsel, consultants, etc.).
  • Experience managing others.
  • Knowledge of and experience with anti-corruption, antitrust, and trade compliance laws required; experience in or exposure to interactions with U.S. or foreign enforcement or regulatory agencies preferred.
  • Knowledge of and experience with pharmaceutical and medical device regulation, including product registration, licensing, and promotion, preferred.

Key Attributes:
  • Unquestioned integrity and ethics in business and personal conduct;
  • Excellent oral communication and inter-personal skills to inspire and influence employees at every level to embrace An American Multinational Health Care Company Ethics and Compliance initiatives;
  • Strong legal skills and mature judgment;
  • Demonstrated effectiveness operating in complex organizational environments and self-starter qualities that will translate well in a large matrixed organization;
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision in a team and matrix environment; sound judgment and strong attention to detail;
  • Leadership abilities, with the desire, aptitude and sensitivity to involve multi-functional business leaders in Ethics & Compliance matters; and
  • Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in addressing complex issues.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally for assignments as needed.
  • Fluency in English is required; Spanish or other language capabilities are preferred.