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Job Description

All of us at IFF believe strongly in our responsibility to Do More Good in all our communities. As a purpose-driven, customer-centric organization, we are a leading force for a more sustainable future. We are on a journey to challenge the status quo and be the most responsible partner we can for our clients, communities, and planet.

If you are seeking a legal role that allows you to positively impact the business you work with, and if you are energized by working in a dynamic environment that impacts the daily lives of the World population, then our Global Compliance Counsel role could be an exciting opportunity for you.

The Global Compliance Counsel will manage IFF’s SpeakUp Compliance Hotline , including the following responsibilities :

• Review all SpeakUp reports to identify emerging trends and create and implement relevant risk mitigation plans;
• Conduct or oversee internal investigations for the global organization from intake to closure;
• Supervise regional compliance investigators and other internal and external compliance resources as they conduct investigations.
• Advise on and, where appropriate, manage remediation efforts resulting from compliance-related investigations.
• Train colleagues in other departments on how to properly handle compliance reports and investigations; and
• Manage global compliance-related litigations and agency proceedings from inception to resolution.

The Global Compliance Counsel with help manage IFF’s ethics and compliance program including responsibilities to:

• Develop and operationalize compliance strategy and implement priority initiatives
• Develop, update, implement and communicate on compliance-related policies
• Conduct regular compliance-related risk assessments and develop and implement responsive action plans
• Lead Ethics & Compliance-related risk management
• Serve as compliance lead on M&A, integration and divestiture efforts
• Provide expert advice to key stakeholders throughout the organization, helping them navigate complex compliance challenges and make informed decisions
• Utilize data analytics to spot emerging issues and trends, define process improvements and help with training initiatives related to ethics and compliance
• Develop presentations and other updates for the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors
• Develop, update and conduct live and online compliance training
• Liaise with senior leadership on key compliance initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Law degree (preferably US)
• Solid experience in compliance, with a track record of success in a leadership role
• Experience investigating complex compliance matters
• “Hands-on” attorney who can operate autonomously, yet effectively collaborate across a matrixed organization
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to connect with and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to draft and implement key corporate policies and procedures to empower and enable employees to achieve business objectives in a compliant manner
• Tech savvy with excellent presentation skills
• Strong knowledge of legal requirements and best practices related to anti-bribery and corruption and other compliance topics.

Location:

US (ideally NY or NJ), but flexible due to hybrid work schedule.

IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.