Senior Counsel, Compliance & Data Privacy

About the role

Core Laboratories is looking for a Senior Counsel, Compliance & Data Privacy to manage the administration of its Corporate Compliance and Data Privacy programs. The role covers designing and coordinating company-wide training, leading investigations into alleged ethics violations and data privacy matters, and advising senior leadership on regulatory risks.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global compliance program, covering anti-corruption, sanctions, export controls, trade compliance and data privacy, across the US, EU and UK.
• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks, including policies, procedures, internal controls and risk assessment/audit processes.
• Act as subject matter expert on global regulations such as GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, FCPA, UK Bribery Act and sanctions/export controls, and advise senior leadership on risks and mitigations.
• Oversee the data privacy program, including incident response, regulatory reporting and cross-border data transfers.
• Design, implement and deliver compliance training across platforms, locations and formats.
• Manage regulatory engagement and enforcement matters, including liaising with authorities, handling ethics and compliance helpline complaints and preparing filings and disclosures.
• Work with legal, IT and business teams to embed compliance in operations, including contract review.

Required profile

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, with at least 3 years leading compliance programs.
• Experience with in-house corporate investigations or representing clients in investigative matters preferred.

Required skills

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet many deadlines and advise internal business partners on complex issues.