Role Description
We are seeking a Regulatory Compliance Counsel to support our F500 clients. This role is responsible for managing internal investigations, conducting risk assessments, and designing practical compliance solutions that integrate with business operations. You will collaborate with senior leadership.
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Lead internal investigations into potential violations of law, policy, and ethical standards, including employment issues and anti-bribery/anti-corruption (FCPA) matters.
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Conduct risk assessments and develop actionable strategies to mitigate compliance, regulatory, and reputational risk.
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Build, implement, and enhance the ethics & compliance program β including policy management, training, third-party due diligence, hotline administration, and reporting to senior leadership.
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Provide practical legal advice and guidance on regulatory and compliance matters to business leaders, HR, and operations teams.
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Oversee responses to regulatory inquiries, disclosures, and enforcement actions where required.
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Partner with key stakeholders to integrate compliance practices into business processes and decision-making.
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Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and enforcement trends, and recommend proactive updates to compliance strategies.
Qualifications
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7+ years of experience in ethics & compliance, investigations, or regulatory enforcement (law firm, in-house, or government agency).
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Expertise in FCPA, anti-corruption programs, employment investigations, and third-party risk management.
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Active license to practice law in the U.S. and in good standing.
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Prior experience engaging with DOJ, SEC, or other enforcement agencies a plus.
Requirements
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The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.
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Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
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Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.
Company Description
For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers.
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Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence.
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Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC.
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Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.