Job Title:  Compliance / Senior Compliance Counsel

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 159455 - New York, New York, United States

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

We are looking for a Compliance/Senior Compliance Counsel to provide compliance-related advice and counsel to global business partners and the Global Legal Organization. In this role, you will provide expertise regarding U.S. and foreign laws and regulations applicable to the conduct of the Company’s business, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and foreign anti-bribery laws, laws related to trade sanctions and export controls, as well as the Company’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. 

What you will do: 

• Develop, implement, and manage compliance programs, including creating training materials, drafting policies and procedures, and leading compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and company policies
• Coordinate and conduct privileged investigations into legal and policy violations, collaborating with outside counsel as necessary, and provide compliance support for business activities such as mergers and acquisitions, vendor selection, and third-party compliance reviews
• Maintain and improve internal compliance tools and systems, stay informed on data analytics best practices within the compliance sector, and facilitate compliance audits in conjunction with the Corporate Audit Department
• Supervise Division Compliance Counsel and subsidiary legal teams, ensuring effective management and guidance on compliance matters
• Monitor and stay updated on legal, regulatory, and enforcement developments related to compliance, and serve as a key legal advisor to the Corporate GLO Team and Division General Counsels
• Collaborate with the Global Ethics & Compliance function to provide counsel on investigations, support ethical leadership training development, manage third-party risk, and contribute to the Company’s Compliance Programs and E&C-led initiatives

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree, JD, and NY Bar admission
• 5 to 10 years legal experience in regulatory, white collar or compliance-related practices, such as counseling on FCPA and other related anti-bribery laws, conducting white collar/corporate investigations, or advising on compliance programs generally, either as an attorney in a law firm, corporation or governmental agency
• Knowledge of the consumer products business and prior in-house experience are a plus

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $150,000.00 - $195,000.00 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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