Associate Director - Legal Compliance

Job Description: Associate Director Legal Compliance

Position Overview

Mindsprint is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic professional for the role of Associate Director Legal Compliance with a predominant focus on sanctions advisory. This leadership position requires 15-16 years of progressive experience in legal compliance, particularly in providing strategic guidance on sanctions across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in enhancing our global compliance framework, developing and implementing impactful training, and driving policy excellence in a complex, fast-paced, and international environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sanctions Advisory
2. Monitor, analyze, and communicate global regulatory developments related to sanctions, proactively advising business units (BUs) on compliance implications.
3. Provide expert advice on sanctions regulations and their application to the company's operations and transactions worldwide.
4. Develop clear, actionable, and easy-to-understand advisories and guidance for cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate sound business decision-making.
5. Training Development & Implementation
6. Identify and assess additional compliance training needs beyond standard modules, focusing on areas relevant to clients diverse global business operations.
7. Design, develop, and implement comprehensive training programs in collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
8. Continuously evaluate and enhance training content to address emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
9. SOPs & Policies
10. Draft, review, and update compliance policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they are current with evolving regulatory requirements and best practices.
11. Work closely with business and functional teams to embed compliance policies into operational processes, ensuring robust adherence and practical implementation.
12. Lead cross-functional collaboration initiatives to strengthen the overall policy framework and foster a culture of compliance across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15-16 years of progressive experience in legal compliance, with a significant focus on sanctions advisory in a global business context.
• In-depth knowledge of international sanctions regimes, including but not limited to OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex regulatory requirements in a clear and business-friendly manner.
• Proven track record in developing and delivering compliance training programs at a global scale.
• Experience in drafting, updating, and implementing compliance policies and SOPs.
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a proactive approach to compliance risk management.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and geographic regions.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Adaptability to evolving business and regulatory landscapes.