CEVA Logistics · 19 hours ago
Regional Anti-Corruption Counsel
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCEVA Logistics is a leading logistics provider focused on integrity and compliance. The Regional Anti-Corruption Counsel is responsible for implementing and monitoring the global anti-corruption program at a regional level, ensuring adherence to policies and providing guidance on anti-corruption issues to support business operations.
Logistics
Responsibilities
Implement and adapt the global anti-corruption program at regional level, ensuring consistent deployment of policies, procedures, and controls in alignment with global frameworks, regional business strategies, and risk priorities
Execute designated first-line anti-corruption controls at regional level (e.g., third-party due diligence, business transaction and gifts & entertainment approvals, conflicts of interest clearance) in alignment with global frameworks and risk priorities
Perform second-line oversight activities, including monitoring business adherence to policies, assessing control effectiveness, including training completions, and escalating non-compliance
Conduct and regularly update anti-corruption risk assessments for the region, identifying exposure areas and implementing targeted mitigation measures in collaboration with business stakeholders
Provide practical legal and compliance guidance on anti-corruption issues in support of business transactions and regional strategies
Act as partner to management, embedding the company’s zero tolerance for corruption into decision-making and operations
Serve as the SME for anti-corruption in the region, becoming the trusted first point of contact for management and employees, and ensuring consistent interpretation and application of global policies
Stay current on local and regional regulatory developments, enforcement actions, and case law trends in anti-corruption, and advise management and Global Ethics & Compliance on their business implications, recommending program adjustments where needed
Lead or support investigations into potential violations of anti-corruption laws or company policies, ensuring robust documentation, root cause analysis, and remediation to prevent recurrence
Deliver global training programs and awareness initiatives on anti-corruption standards for employees and third parties, including live training to white and blue collars, employee onboarding, town halls
Provide regular reporting on program implementation, risks, and trends to the Regional Director Ethics & Compliance and Global Director Regulatory Compliance and feed regional insights and lessons learned into the continuous improvement of the global compliance program
Qualification
Required
Law degree with admission to the bar in the country of practice
Region and Market specific legal and business experience
Anti-Corruption
5–7 years' post-qualification experience in anti-corruption, corporate criminal law, and compliance investigations
Prior experience in a law firm or within the compliance/legal function of a multinational group
Proven track record in implementing and testing anti-corruption controls and advising management on risk mitigation
Must be flexible, able to balance
Analytical skills
FCPA, UK BA, Loi Sapin II
Strong command of international anti-corruption frameworks (Sapin II, FCPA, DOJ Guidelines on Evaluation of Compliance Programs, UK Bribery Act, OECD guidelines)
Analytical and structured thinker, able to translate complex legal standards into operational guidance
Rigor and attention to detail in executing due diligence, managing conflicts of interest, and documenting investigations
Sound legal judgment and ability to balance enforcement expectations with business practicality
Integrity and managerial courage to voice concerns and uphold ethical standards
Clarity and influence in presenting legal advice to management and operational teams
Cross-cultural communication skills, effective in diverse and matrixed environments
Collaborative and resilient, fostering trust and accountability across functions
Preferred
Additional training in compliance, corporate ethics, or investigations is a plus
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Health insurance
Discounts on gym memberships
A diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands
Pet insurance
Company
CEVA Logistics
CEVA provides world-class supply chain solutions for large and medium-size national and multinational companies across the globe.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashfaque Chowdhury
Chief Executive Officer, North America
Ahmed Jmeel
Interim CTO
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2023-05-03
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