Compliance Counsel

Responsible for overseeing the development and execution of ethics and compliance policies and frameworks within designated corporate or business units. This role involves leading compliance-related initiatives aligned with the broader ethics and compliance strategy, ensuring adherence to relevant legal, regulatory, and internal standards. The position plays a key role in promoting ethical practices and managing compliance risks effectively.
 
Qualifications Required:

• A bachelor’s or advanced degree in law from a globally recognised university.
• Professional certification in ethics and compliance, such as the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent, is preferred.

 
Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in senior roles focusing on ethics, compliance, or regulatory enforcement.
• Prior experience in a high-performing international organization, or cross-industry experience in the UK or US markets, is strongly preferred.
• Additional relevant experience will be considered an asset.

 
Expertise and Skills:

• Solid understanding of operations and business activities across multiple sectors.
• Strong background in ethics and compliance methodologies, with the capability to apply best practices in designing and managing compliance initiatives tailored to specific business contexts.
• In-depth knowledge of both domestic and international legal frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at various levels across the organization on compliance-related topics.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.