The Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel to play a key role in its global ethics and compliance program. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including program structuring, regulatory monitoring, anti-financial crime program, ethics program, diligence and integration of acquisitions, and incident investigation and response. This role requires a creative and adaptable attorney with enterprise-wide corporate compliance experience, particularly in the context of a global technology organization. The Associate General Counsel will be involved in maintaining and improving compliance programs, managing regulatory change processes, and integrating compliance into the company's risk management frameworks. They will also serve as primary legal advisors on various initiatives, represent compliance in company-wide activities, and provide legal support for incidents and ad hoc requests.The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of legal practice, with a broad range of experience across different subject matter areas. While not all areas are required, experience in compliance program structuring, technology regulation, sanctions/export control, anti-corruption, corporate ethics, and incident response is highly valued. The role demands a professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders. A JD from an accredited US law school and admission to practice law in at least one US state or the District of Columbia is essential. The company is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued.
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American Equity Mortgage, Inc., is one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders with a proven history of success. For 20 years we have held integrity, leadership, strength and stability making us highly respected in the industry, as well as throughout the communities we serve. We are committed to our customers by specializing in helping people save money through mortgage refinancing, debt consolidation, and home purchase loans.
Our employees are continually growing with our ongoing, coaching culture, training and support along with upward mobility promoting from within our organization. Our commitment to helping others carries into social responsibility to support, assist and empower communities with our private foundation known as AEM Cares, along with our corporate giving program to help and enable charitable causes nationwide reach their goals.