Director, Compliance & Senior Corporate Counsel, NA

Ashburn, VA, United States

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Legal Department

The Legal team is responsible for managing the company's legal affairs from compliance through litigation, collaborating with departments such as Sales, Operations, Human Resources, and Innovation along the way. The Legal team also works closely with external law firms to develop a comprehensive legal strategy and manages these partners to address issues efficiently and effectively.

Unlike many other companies where legal roles are purely advisory, Vantage distinguishes itself by granting our legal staff the authority to directly influence business decisions. This empowers our internal team to align legal strategies with long-term operational goals, risk management, and cost efficiency to deliver outcomes that support corporate objectives. This approach allows each team member to make significant, impactful decisions, driving substantial results for the company.

Position Overview

The Director, Compliance & Senior Corporate Counsel, NA is responsible for designing and implementing the compliance program in North America. This role works closely with the business and leadership across North American on ethics and compliance initiatives. The position requires a demonstrated ability to be proactive, exercise independent judgment and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate brings a collaborative approach and the ability to build positive relationships with internal clients.

The Director, Compliance & Senior Corporate Counsel is responsible for developing and implementing Vantage's ethics and compliance program in North America. The Director, Compliance & Senior Corporate Counsel ensures that management and employees maintain compliance with the rules and regulations set by regulatory agencies, company policies, procedures, and ethical principles, and that all employee behaviors within the organization align with Vantage's Code of Conduct.

This position will be based on-site at our offices in Denver, CO or Ashburn, VA. in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

Essential Job Functions

Compliance Strategy and Management:

Implement a comprehensive compliance program to ensure adherence to local, national, and international regulations.

Maintain and continuously improve Vantage's ethics and compliance program, including the drafting, review and revision of policies and procedures to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct while maintaining a business-focused approach.

Conduct compliance risk assessments to identify and address potential compliance issues.

Implement the company's global anti-bribery and anti-corruption framework.

Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards and update policies and procedures accordingly.

Provide advice on compliance matters related to the company's operations, including real estate, construction, human resources, data privacy, permitting, and other areas as needed.

Support ESG and D&I and corporate sustainability programs and initiatives.

Implement and improve the company's compliance system tools, including the whistleblower hotline and case management tool.

Policy Development and Implementation:

Draft, review, and update company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ensure that all employees are aware of and adhere to compliance policies through training programs and regular communications.

Maintain a compliance documentation system to ensure accessibility and visibility.

Risk Management:

Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.

Conduct and supervise compliance due diligence on third-party service providers, consultants and vendors.

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and corrective action plans.

Work closely with internal teams to integrate risk management into operational processes.

Regulatory Affairs:

Stay informed on regulatory developments and provide guidance to senior leadership on compliance-related matters.

Training and Awareness:

Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees at all levels of the organization.

Ensure that compliance training materials are up-to-date and reflect current regulatory requirements.

Promote Vantage's culture of ethics and compliance across departments and lead the delivery of employee ethics and compliance training to a diverse work force.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with other departments and local sites to champion a culture of ethics and compliance across the organization.

Internal Investigations:

Conduct and handle internal investigations in collaboration with other internal partners and, as necessary, with outside counsel, to ensure timely and effective investigation, resolution, and remediation of compliance concerns.

Recommend and implement corrective actions to address compliance issues.

Ensure that all investigations are conducted fairly, thoroughly, and confidentially.

Reporting and Documentation:

Provide regular updates and detailed reports to senior leadership on compliance activities and outcomes.

Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities, investigations, and resolutions.

Develop and present compliance metrics and Key Performance Indicators to track the effectiveness of compliance programs.

Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Compliance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

JD from an accredited law school is required.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs, with a significant portion in the data center or technology industry.

Significant compliance experience, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption, trade compliance, data privacy, internal investigations, and whistle blower/anonymous reporting; extensive trade compliance experience is preferred.

Corporate compliance and ethics experience, preferably at a premier law firm, governmental enforcement authority, and/or multi-nation company is desired but not required; at least 3 years of experience as in-house compliance counsel preferred.

Experience using statistical analysis and other presentation data formats

Experience leading and balancing critical projects from inception to completion.

Skills:

Strong understanding of compliance regulations and legal requirements in the data center industry.

Ability to stay apprised of material legal / regulatory developments and compliance trends, and timely incorporate into clear policies and procedures.

Ability to identify compliance risks proactively - and then mitigate those risks effectively, working constructively with internal partners.

Ability to understand and keep up to date with the company's business, operations, and relevant commercial and regulatory environments to assess evolving risks and compliance objectives.

Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and take ownership of issues and matters to their successful conclusion.

Exemplary leadership and organization skills, including program and project management, prioritization and time management.

Proven track record in developing and implementing compliance programs.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated strong communication (verbal and written) skills to articulate complex risks and issues effectively to different levels of internal partners and senior executives from a control owner, interpret inspection/audit results and make compliance recommendations, and communicate to customers, vendors, and executives.

Responsive and flexible to succeed within a fast growing and collaborative team environment

Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities successfully.

Travel required is expected to be less than 5%, but my increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

Salary Range: $145,000 - $160,000 Base + Bonus ( this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations )

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

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