Associate Corporate Counsel, Business Conduct & Ethics

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global e-commerce company is seeking an attorney for its Legal Department to support compliance and ethics programs across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in compliance, particularly in anti-corruption law, and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position requires flexibility and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of post-qualification experience including compliance.
• Familiarity with retail cloud software or media industries.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Conduct & Ethics program for Amazon businesses.
• Design and implement compliance and ethics programs.

Skills

Qualified lawyer with 2 years of post-qualification experience

Experience with international anti-corruption law

Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity

Excellent judgment

Project management

Experience with risk management

Ability to travel and work flexible hours

Team player

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

Amazons Legal Department is looking for an attorney with experience in corporate anti-corruption compliance programs to join its Business Conduct & Ethics team.

Key job responsibilities

The role will support the Business Conduct & Ethics program across all Amazon businesses in Europe the Middle East and Africa. You will help design, administer and implement various elements of Amazons compliance and ethics program including anti-corruption risk assessments; advice and guidance to attorneys and business leaders; policies on gifts conflicts of interest third party risk corporate giving etc.; managing education and communication initiatives; and partnering with BC & E investigations counsel Internal Audit HR and Finance teams. The role reports to the Lead Business Conduct & Ethics Counsel for EMEA.

About the team

Amazons Business Conduct and Ethics Team is a global department within Amazons Legal organization that designs and implements Amazons anti-corruption compliance program. We own and support Amazons Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Anti-Bribery Policy and related policies and mechanisms. Amazon employees rely on us for guidance when navigating complex and ambiguous legal and compliance issues. Our mission is to elevate Amazons ethical culture and protect the company from significant fraud and corruption risks.

• Qualified lawyer with 2 years of post-qualification experience including in compliance;
• Experience with international anti-corruption law e.g. FCPA or UK Bribery Act etc.;
• Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity;
• Excellent judgment and practical approach to legal advice;
• Project management / program design and implementation experience;
• Experience with risk assessment and risk management;
• Ability and willingness to travel and work flexible hours;
• Ability to prioritize multi-task meet deadlines and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced ambiguous and changing environment;
• Familiarity with retail cloud software and / or media industries and the respective regulatory environment;
• Team player who can build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels throughout the organization;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Client Server,Food Technology,Flight Operations,Contract Attorney,Inventory Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department / Functional Area: Legal

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1