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    Director & Senior Corporate Counsel, Compliance, EMEA - London, United Kingdom - Vantage Data Centers

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    About Vantage Data Centers

    Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.

    Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

    Position Overview

    The Director & Senior Corporate Counsel, Compliance is responsible for designing and implementing the compliance program in EMEA. This role works closely with the business and leadership across EMEA on ethics and compliance initiatives. The position requires a demonstrated ability to be proactive, exercise independent judgment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate brings a collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships with internal clients. The Director, Compliance is responsible for developing and implementing Vantage's ethics and compliance program in EMEA ensuring that management and employees maintain compliance with the rules and regulations set by regulatory agencies, company policies, procedures, and ethical principles, and that all employee behaviors within the organization align with Vantage's Code of Conduct.

    Essential Job Functions

  • Implement a comprehensive compliance program to ensure adherence to local, national, and international regulations.
  • Maintain and continuously improve Vantage's ethics and compliance program, including the drafting, review and revision of policies and procedures to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct while maintaining a business-focused approach.
  • Conduct compliance risk assessments to identify and address potential compliance issues.
  • Implement the company's global anti-bribery and anti-corruption framework.
  • Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards and update policies and procedures accordingly.
  • Provide advice on compliance matters related to the company's operations, including real estate, construction, human resources, privacy (including GDPR), permitting, and other areas as needed.
  • Support ESG and D&I and corporate sustainability programs and initiatives.
  • Implement and improve the company's compliance system tools, including the whistleblower hotline and case management tool.
  • Ensure that all employees are aware of and adhere to compliance policies through training programs and regular communications.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and corrective action plans.
  • Work closely with internal teams to integrate risk management into operational processes.
  • Ensure that compliance training materials are up-to-date and reflect current regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct and manage internal investigations in collaboration with other internal stakeholders and, as necessary, with outside counsel, to ensure prompt and effective investigation, resolution, and remediation of compliance concerns.
  • Recommend and implement corrective actions to address compliance issues.
  • Ensure that all investigations are conducted fairly, thoroughly, and confidentially.
  • Develop and present compliance metrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of compliance programs.
  • Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Compliance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Preferably 10+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs, with a significant portion in the data center or technology industry.
  • Significant compliance experience, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption, trade compliance, privacy, internal investigations, and whistle blower/anonymous reporting; extensive privacy/GDPR experience is preferred.
  • Corporate compliance and ethics experience, preferably at a top-tier law firm, governmental enforcement authority, and/or multination company is desired but not required; preference for at least 3 years of experience as in-house compliance counsel.
  • Experience using statistical analysis and other presentation data formats
  • Experience leading critical projects from start to end, on-boarding and leading people (employees, vendors, regulators and auditors) on a team and across multiple projects
  • Ability to identify compliance risks proactively – and then mitigate those risks effectively, working constructively with stakeholders.
  • Exemplary leadership and organization skills, including program and project management, prioritization and time management.
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing compliance programs.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated strong communication (verbal and written) skills to articulate complex risks and issues effectively to different levels of stakeholders and senior executives from a control owner, interpret inspection/audit results and make compliance recommendations, and communicate to customers, vendors, and executives.
  • We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

    Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

    Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

    Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.



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