About the Role / About the Job
As Ethics Compliance Counsel, you will report directly to the Senior Ethics Compliance Manager – MENA/KSAB. You will support the implementation and oversight of legal compliance and corporate ethical culture, ensuring adherence to the code of conduct, policies, procedures, and applicable local and international laws and regulations. Your role includes providing day-to-day compliance guidance to regional business stakeholders, supporting internal investigations, assisting with third-party due diligence, and contributing to regional risk mitigation initiatives. You will be responsible for supporting selected countries within the MENA GeoZone and participating in select global ethics initiatives and projects, where you will offer regional insight and execution support while developing broader program leadership capabilities.
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Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day ethics compliance guidance to business leaders and functional teams across selected countries in the Middle East & North Africa, supporting interpretation and application of global policies including the Code of Conduct, Anti-Corruption, Conflicts of Interest, and Third-Party Due Diligence requirements.
- Lead or support internal investigations within MENA of potential ethics violations, including allegations of bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest, and other misconduct.
- Conduct and review third-party due diligence for MENA-based agents, distributors, consultants, and business partners; identify red flags, recommend mitigation measures, and monitor compliance conditions.
- Support regional risk identification and monitoring activities, including participation in risk assessments, pulse checks, audits, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Assist with periodic updates, localization, and implementation of ethics policies and business practices within MENA to ensure alignment with global standards and regional regulatory expectations.
- Engage and support the MENA/KSAB Ethics Ambassador network. Participate in Ambassador calls, case discussions, and regional coordination efforts to strengthen local ethics culture and communication.
- Design and deliver ethics training programs, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers within MENA.
- Monitor compliance with the FCPA and other relevant anti-corruption legislation across MENA’s operations.
- Collaborate with other departments including HR, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Internal Audit, and HSE on cross-functional ethics initiatives.
- Represent the ethics function in regulatory inquiries and external audits.
- Provide regular reporting on ethics metrics, trends, and program effectiveness to MENA leadership.
- Contribute to assigned global compliance projects or workstreams, providing MENA input and supporting harmonization of practices across regions under the direction of senior compliance leadership.
Required:
- Minimum 6-8 years of Ethics Compliance experience is required.
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
- Qualified Lawyer.
- Willing to travel within the MENA region and internationally when required.
Preferred:
- Additional language skills in Arabic or French.
- Currently based in the United Arab Emirates.
- Background in Oil & Gas.
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