Regulatory Compliance Counsel

Aldo Group International AG; Indiana (PA); Vor Ort; CHF 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On site gym

50% discount on VF brands

Complimentary hot drinks

Zusammenfassung

Aldo Group International AG in Stabio, Switzerland is hiring a Regulatory Compliance Counsel to oversee European antitrust compliance and enhance global initiatives within the organization. The successful candidate will possess a Law Degree and strong regulatory experience, particularly in antitrust law, and will be responsible for collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance across the company. The role includes training, risk assessment, and engaging with leadership to promote a culture of ethics and compliance. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifikationen

• Educational background in law with emphasis on regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of antitrust and governance regulations.
• Experience in corporate legal department is advantageous.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Antitrust Compliance Program in Europe.
• Collaborate with global teams on compliance initiatives.
• Conduct training and awareness for compliance.
• Engage with leadership to support compliance efforts.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory compliance experience

Antitrust law knowledge

Collaboration skills

English communication

Ausbildung

US or European Law Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Organized in 1899, VF Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. Our highly diversified portfolio of brands spans multiple geographies, product categories, consumer demographics and sales channels. VF relies on its Powerful Brands, Powerful Platforms, One VF approach to business to support its brands, maintain its competitive edge and drives a winning company culture

2. Your ROLE with us

VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Regulatory Compliance Counsel to join our Legal team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

As Regulatory Compliance Counsel, you will play a key role in advancing VF’s global Ethics and Compliance Program. You will partner with Ethics & Compliance, Legal, Finance, HR, and business leaders worldwide. The Regulatory Compliance Counsel will lead VF’s European Antitrust Compliance Program and act as the regional leader in EMEA and APAC for VF’s broader global Ethics & Compliance program. This role reports to the Vice President, Ethics & Compliance.

• Collaborate with the global Ethics & Compliance team, the EMEA Legal team and business leaders to lead the risk-based Antitrust Compliance Program in Europe. This may include site visits, live and online training creation and delivery, policy and communications plan enhancements, and collaboration with internal audit, etc. Identify potential antitrust issues arising in wholesale operations and help ensure VF’s practices remain compliant.
• Stay abreast of pertinent legal developments relating to antitrust within the Region, and translate key developments into practical, risk-based guidance for VF stakeholders (in particular those supporting wholesale activities).
• Support the conceptualization, establishment, and upkeep of compliance tools and protocols that help VF prevent, detect, and address antitrust risk in connection with wholesale activities.
• Enhance and implement the global Environmental and Social Responsibility (E&SR) reporting compliance program, focused on material E&SR reporting regulations, such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and non-EU ISSB-aligned disclosure regulations.
• Proactively champion the Ethics and Compliance Program and advise on how to adapt global initiatives within EMEA and APAC.
• Oversee, direct, develop, or ensure delivery of training and awareness initiatives to relevant employees.
• Support regional aspects of risk assessments and related ongoing monitoring activities in collaboration with the global Ethics & Compliance team.
• Engage with regional leadership to ensure understanding, support and buy in for the Ethics & Compliance program, antitrust compliance program and E&SR regulated reporting compliance program; convey complex information and discern when and how to engage leaders to resolve issues; report information on a regular basis to keep management informed of compliance efforts and proactively raise issues and potential gaps.
• Serve as liaison between Ethics and Compliance and business stakeholders to streamline compliance processes, protect the best interest of VF globally, and elevate issues to VF’s global Ethics and Compliance team.
• Provide general advice on latest regulatory and compliance developments in EMEA and APAC, including in the areas of antitrust, and environmental, social and governance regulations, including, for example, the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

Skills for Success

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Educational background: US or European Law Degree.
• Strong Regulatory compliance experience, ideally related to anti-corruption, sanctions, antitrust and/or environmental, or governance regulations. Strong understanding of antitrust law within the region.
• Previous successful business or legal experience in a relevant field that demonstrates a track record of success and an ability to develop efficient and effective policies, systems and processes.
• Substantive regulatory compliance experience with a corporate legal department is a plus.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to provide risk-based advice in a global corporate environment.
• Keen understanding of the wholesale ecosystem, including the nuances of both physical and online distribution channels, to effectively identify and manage antitrust risk in relevant commercial scenarios.
• Availability to travel up to 25%.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

About VF

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

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