Director, Ethics & Legal Compliance (28801)

Amkor Technology; Strong Township; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor firm is seeking a talented Legal Compliance professional to join their team. This role involves analyzing compliance laws, conducting risk assessments, and advising on compliance-related initiatives. Ideal candidates will hold a Juris Doctor degree, have over 10 years of experience, and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and is located in Strong Township, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance matters.
• Ability to manage multiple projects accurately.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and provide legal advice on compliance laws.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits.
• Support compliance-related initiatives across the company.

Skills

Problem-solving excellence

Outstanding drafting skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) is the world’s largest U.S. headquartered OSAT and is a global leader in outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services. With a strong track record of innovation, a broad and diverse geographic footprint and solid partnerships with lead customers, Amkor delivers high‑quality solutions that enable the world’s leading semiconductor and electronics companies to bring advanced technologies to market. The company’s comprehensive portfolio includes advanced packaging, wafer‑level processing, and system‑in‑package solutions targeting applications for smartphones, data centers, artificial intelligence, automobiles and wearables. For more information visit amkor.com.

Position Summary

Amkor Technology, Inc. is seeking a talented and driven individual to join our Legal team. This position reports to the Vice President, Legal Compliance & Regulatory Affairs and will undertake a diverse range of responsibilities involving business integrity, anti‑corruption, third‑party due diligence, and general ethics and compliance. Collaborating cross‑functionally across key departments and stakeholder groups worldwide, you will be exposed to all aspects of compliance program implementation and compliance risk management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Continually analyze and provide legal advice regarding ethics and compliance laws and regulations applicable to the company, and their impact on strategy and operations.
• Conduct and advise on legal compliance risk assessments, due diligence reviews, and compliance audits and assessments.
• Conduct and/or support compliance‑related internal investigations.
• Provide critical leadership and programmatic support for compliance organization enhancements throughout the global company footprint.
• Design and advise on ethics and legal compliance policies, operating procedures and management systems.
• Develop and deliver ethics and legal compliance training for a variety of audiences.
• Undertake special projects and support other compliance‑related initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in any US state.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience conducting investigations and advising multinational businesses on ethics and compliance matters.
• Outstanding drafting, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in an accessible manner.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving excellence – proactively identifies and solves complex problems, thinking beyond existing solutions and frameworks.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team, and ability to gain the trust of business stakeholders to achieve a desired objective.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Passion for compliance work!

Preferred Qualifications

• Korean language skills.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry or international manufacturing sector.
• Experience with compliance regulatory regimes and compliance programs outside of the US.

Location

Tempe, AZ. This position has a hybrid schedule. Candidates must reside near the local Amkor office or be willing to relocate to be considered.

Please note: This position may require access to ITAR sensitive information. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, protected individual, or be eligible to qualify for a U.S. State Department export license.

Amkor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.