Senior Regulatory Affairs & Entity Corporate Governance Manager (10 months FTC)
Atlasxhm
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- Location
- Hungary; Ireland; Poland; Portugal; United Kingdom · Europe - Hungary · Europe - Ireland · Europe - Lisbon · Europe - Poland · Europe - UK
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Atlas HXM is the global workforce platform built on compliance. We help companies determine how to engage each member of their workforce and then execute with accountability built in — direct Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), payroll, and compliance capabilities backed by a decade of practitioner-led expertise. Recognized as a category Leader by NelsonHall and Everest Group, Atlas HXM builds Human Experience Management into everything we do, guided by our "For People, by People" principle.
The future of work is borderless, and so are we. Our people are located around the globe — in the U.S., the UK, India, Colombia, China, and beyond. Diversity and belonging are not just values; they are who we are.
We are also committed to making a positive impact. Through our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact initiative, we are addressing our environmental footprint and promoting social responsibility. Our impact program is central to our vision and culture, focusing on employee wellness, diversity, charitable work, and ethical corporate governance.
The Senior Regulatory Affairs & Entity Corporate Governance Manager will lead the company’s regulatory strategy, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This senior role focuses on managing regulatory affairs for the organization and providing strategic guidance on governance matters to support our corporate entities globally. The Senior Regulatory Affairs & Entity Corporate Governance Manager will work closely with legal, risk & compliance, and operational teams to implement a regulatory framework that meets both local and international requirements while fostering best practices in corporate governance.
This is a 10-month fixed-term contract for an individual contributor.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Strategy
- Develop and execute a comprehensive regulatory strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives and supports its global operations.
- Monitor and interpret global regulatory changes across jurisdictions and assess their potential impact on the company, ensuring that policies and procedures remain up to date.
- Ensure that the organization is compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, including industry-specific regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to implement regulatory initiatives and ensure effective risk management practices are in place.
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities and lead regulatory filings, and inquiries to maintain a positive relationship with regulatory bodies worldwide.
Entity Corporate Governance
- Continue building and overseeing the corporate governance framework, adherence to best practices, Company Law requirements, and evolving regulations (e.g., Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) requirements) for all legal entities globally.
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all corporate entities, including organizational structures, board and shareholder information, and registration and compliance with the corporate legal requirements for each jurisdiction.
- Ensure the team prepares, coordinates, and maintains the accuracy of corporate governance documents, including board meeting agendas, minutes, resolutions, and annual returns.
- Oversee the company’s annual governance activities, ensuring the team accurately and timely prepares the board meeting minutes, corporate resolutions, and annual filings.
- Support corporate initiatives related to entity management, including new entity formations, mergers, dissolutions, and reorganizations, ensuring adherence to regulatory and governance requirements.
- Ensure the team submits of statutory filings, regulatory reports, and annual disclosures for all entities in a timely manner, overseeing ongoing corporate legal compliance requirements.
- Ensure efficient coordination with local in-country counsel and service providers to manage corporate changes and regulatory filings.
Risk Management for Entity Operations
- Identify and assess regulatory and governance risks associated with the company’s operations, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
- Collaborate with the risk management function to integrate governance and compliance risks into the broader enterprise risk management framework.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, corporate governance audits, and corporate legal compliance checks to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global regulatory and corporate governance team, promoting a culture of corporate legal compliance and accountability.
- Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Operations, HR, IT, and Finance, to support a cohesive approach to regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on regulatory and corporate governance issues, including advising on new business initiatives, acquisitions, and partnerships.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Law or Corporate Governance; alternatively, a degree in Business, Finance, or a related field and a recognized corporate governance certification (e.g., CSQS, formerly ICSA)
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in corporate governance, corporate legal compliance, global legal entity management preferably within a multinational or global organization with a high volume of subsidiaries across different regions
- Proven experience in managing corporate legal compliance globally across multiple jurisdictions, particularly across EMEA, and an ability to navigate and differentiate between various legal systems, legal entity structures, local statutory filing obligations.
Demonstrable expertise in managing regulatory affairs, particularly with a focus on licensing. Experience with the Employer of Record (EOR) model is highly beneficial.
Skills:
- Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks and corporate governance best practices, particularly across EMEA
- Strong understanding of international entity management requirements and the ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional regulations, particularly across EMEA
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a focus on regulatory strategy and risk mitigation.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and strategic mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Competencies
- Regulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of global regulatory standards and best practices, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environment.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate regulatory and governance trends, interpret complex regulations, and devise strategies to ensure entity compliance.
- Integrity and Confidentiality: Unwavering commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and handling sensitive information with discretion.
- Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across departments and with senior stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a rapidly changing regulatory environment and responding swiftly to new challenges.
This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work with a purpose — simplifying global expansion across borders and cultures
- A diverse and inclusive environment
- Country-specific benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Your birthday off and a day for you to volunteer and give back to the organization of your choice
- Generous Parental Leave Program
- Growth and development opportunities with access to a top learning content provider
- The opportunity to challenge yourself in a high-performing organization and leave each day knowing you have made an impact.
Atlas Technology Solutions, Inc. (Atlas HXM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Atlas HXM is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Atlas HXM are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Atlas HXM will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Atlas HXM encourages applicants of all ages.
Atlas HXM will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.
Hiring decisions are based upon Atlas HXM’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, and location.
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