Corporate Counsel - Compliance

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Daikin Applied is hiring a Corporate Counsel. The Compliance Counsel will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the company’s ethics and legal compliance objectives, including providing advice and counseling in the areas of anti-bribery and the company’s Code of Conduct. With general direction, the successful candidate must possess the interpersonal skills to engage successfully with all levels of the organization. The role requires a process-driven professional who actively prioritizes integrity, accountability, collaboration, and fostering positive change. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Remote Eligible, Plymouth, MN

What you will do:

• Support development and management of ethics and compliance programs, policies and procedures, and training
• Provide legal advice and counsel to business and corporate teams across the U.S. and Canada on the Code of Conduct, policy governance, anti-bribery, antitrust, and other ethics and compliance matters, while coordinating with Legal Department colleagues in Latin America on regional compliance matters and other cross-border initiatives
• Deliver ethics and legal compliance trainings, drive employee engagement and awareness campaigns, and otherwise foster a culture of integrity and compliance throughout the organization
• Support the company’s enterprise risk self-assessment program on an ongoing basis, including facilitating periodic risk self-assessments, supporting other compliance audits and assessments, as needed, and developing, tracking and communicating compliance and risk metrics
• Coordinate ethics and compliance integration activities associated with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including the implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and trainings
• Managing and providing recommendations in response to employees’ requests pertaining to gifts/entertainment, political contributions, and other external activities
• Anticipating potential exposure and maintaining awareness of legal developments and best practices in the areas of ethics and legal compliance that could impact Daikin’s operations in the U.S.  
• Collaborating with the legal team and business partners across the organization to advance the company’s business priorities in a manner that is consistent with its Core Values, the Code of Conduct and other company policies, and applicable laws
• Works collaborative and effectively with Legal Department colleagues in Daikin Americas entities, seeking opportunities to align on consistent approaches, policies and best practices
• Anticipates, researches, and communicates regarding legal issues that could impact the company
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited Law School
• 4+ years of in-house, law firm and/or regulatory agency experience in the areas of ethics and compliance
• Ability to travel approx 25%

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Previous experience building and managing compliance programs

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance  
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service 

The typical pay rate for the position ranges from $ 113,800.00 - 193,900 + 20% bonus in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position(s) fall. Individual pay rate will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.