Job Title: Ethics & Compliance Counsel
Location: Brussels (hybrid)
Contract: Freelance
Duration: 3 months with option for extension
Description:
As Ethics & Compliance Counsel, you are the ambassador of an ethical culture in which open and honest communication (“speak-up culture”) is nurtured and promoted.
With the aim of ensuring that the company complies with laws and regulations, its own policies and ethical standards, as well as with guidelines and policies, you coordinate and encourage all activities that contribute to an ethical business environment. You also stimulate the legal department and the business stakeholders to develop and provide optimal compliance training and work efficiently with the legal team to optimize compliance procedures. You actively contribute to the development and implementation of a local Compliance Management System in accordance with applicable regulations, internal and external requirements, working on a structured approach to further strengthen the compliance maturity and the compliance culture.
The position reports to the Legal Manager of the company and is a member of the company’s legal team.
Your Responsibilities:
* You coordinate and manage the implementation of all local compliance initiatives and processes in line with the group policy for the benefit of the company employees, embedding compliance with laws, regulations, and codes of conduct in the corporate culture.
* You provide local input to Global Compliance together with the Legal Manager and act as the contact person to ensure optimal cooperation in the policy of Global Compliance.
* You report on ethics & compliance at our company to manage compliance risks.
* You develop and implement awareness and development initiatives on ethics and compliance to ensure that company employees are sufficiently aware and to promote an ethical and compliant culture.
* You coordinate the anti-trust compliance program within the company, making employees aware of the importance of compliance with competition law and helping them recognize potential violations.
* You coordinate and implement the local training program.
* You organize, coordinate, and preside over the GRC’s.
Your Profile:
* You obtained a master’s in law or have robust experience in Ethics & Compliance with certifications like CCEP, TASA, or CIPP-E.
* You have 5 to 7 years of experience in the field of Ethics & Compliance.
* You demonstrate discretion and impartiality in matters of material importance.
* You have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* You possess a “can do” mentality and are comfortable outside your comfort zone.
* You are able to prioritize and convey clear messages to higher management.
* You have an analytical mind and are a real problem solver.
* You have excellent knowledge of Dutch, French, and English.
* You are a team player and flexible.
* You are a natural influencer and relationship builder with team members and key contacts.
Apply here or send your applications to: nouhayla@synctiv.be
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