LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games · 3 weeks ago
Managing Counsel & Deputy Compliance Officer
Los Angeles, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expLA28 is the organizing committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, aiming to create an unparalleled experience for athletes and the community. The Managing Counsel & Deputy Compliance Officer will play a crucial role in advising on legal and compliance matters, developing policies, and managing risk as LA28 prepares for the upcoming events.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and update compliance policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks and maintain regulatory compliance and highest ethical standards. Ensure timely review and updates to policies and training programs in accordance with new business demands or changes in laws
Support LA28 on identified compliance agenda and priorities, including advising senior management on risk assessment
Lead internal reviews or audits related to compliance violations, ethics concerns, or other legal risks, proposing remedial actions, as necessary
Support reporting and documentation of compliance programming and results. Foster a culture of integrity and ethics
Steady stream of self-directed analytical work, including preparing, reviewing and negotiating all varieties of legal documents, legal memoranda, or policies, and other strategic projects
Develop and deliver compliance training for employees and management, ensuring they understand relevant policies and procedures
Management of LA28’s third-party compliance systems to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
Work closely with other legal personnel and individual business teams to anticipate, identify and manage legal exposure and risk management in connection with compliance agenda items
Provide guidance in the areas of conflicts of interest, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, privacy, procurement compliance, and improper corporate conduct. Facilitate risk assessments in these and other identified areas
Support commercial and operational contracting with legal and compliance drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving, including vendor assessments during procurement events
Coordination of the company’s third-party compliance systems to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, and audits
Provide support for lobbying compliance and other government relations functions, including security strategic partnerships
Serve as a day-to-day resource for LA28 team members from all parts of the organization on compliance-related matters
Ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state and local laws and regulations, including regulations applicable to tax-exempt organizations
Collaborate cross-functionally with Technology, People Management, Marketing, Finance, and Security
Keep current on regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices, especially evolving laws and regulations affecting live events and international sporting competition
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years' experience in legal, regulatory, and/or compliance matters required
Undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school required
License to practice law in CA, be in good standing with the California State Bar and have the ability to practice law in California
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including external partners, senior management, and business associates
Excellent judgment, knowing when to escalate issues
Excellent drafting skills, including policies, procedures, and training materials
Excellent analytical skills; capable of identifying and prioritizing issues and providing alternative solutions
Excellent project and time management skills and ability to manage and prioritize changing workloads to meet deadlines
Consistently able to make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve issues
Consistently able to adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
Positive, team oriented. Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
High level of personal integrity and professional ethics; ability to maintain confidentiality
Preferred
Prior in-house experience with compliance responsibilities a plus
State or federal enforcement experience a plus (but not required)
Experience with labor/union topics a plus
Cover Letter preferred, but not mandatory
Company
LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathy Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Karen Sturges
CFO
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