Compliance Counsel, EMEA

West Pier Telecom Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Compliance Counsel for the EMEA region. This pivotal role involves providing legal advice on economic sanctions, export controls, and AML compliance for digital payments. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in compliance, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. This role offers the flexibility of remote or hybrid work arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking team committed to ethical business practices and compliance excellence.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days)

4 days Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

12 weeks paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical and dental program

Flexible working arrangements

Employee development events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience focusing on compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on economic sanctions and export controls compliance.
• Conduct internal investigations related to compliance violations.

Skills

Economic Sanctions Compliance

Export Controls Compliance

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Legal Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Juris Doctor (JD)

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Sabre Corporation is a leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism industry. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre operates offices in approximately 60 countries around the world. At Sabre, we make travel happen. Positioned at the center of the business of travel, our platform connects people with experiences that matter in their lives. Today, Sabre is creating a new marketplace for personalized travel. It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs or our airline, hotel and travel agency customers. Join our journey!

Sabre's Compliance & Ethics (C&E) is a dynamic group responsible for providing legal advice and assisting the Company in conducting business ethically and in compliance with laws around the world. C&E is seeking a skilled and motivated qualified Compliance Counsel, EMEA (junior lawyer or solicitor) to join our legal team to provide economic sanctions, export controls, anti-money laundering (AML) and relevant legal advice for Sabre's digital payment business and advise on the implementation of related compliance processes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in either export controls, economic sanctions, AML or digital payment regulatory compliance and have demonstrable understanding of corporate compliance programs, including deployment of compliance processes and mitigation of risks. Position is based out of Sabre's Richmond, UK office but open to US Remote or Hybrid work may be arranged for an extraordinary candidate.

Role and Responsibilities

• Economic Sanctions and Export Controls Compliance: Utilize your expertise to provide guidance and support to the Company and its joint ventures in complying with economic sanctions (OFAC, OFSI, EU and others), and export controls. Stay up-to-date with evolving regulatory requirements and ensure the organization's activities are in line with these standards. Ensure company contracts contain required compliance provisions, including sanctions and export controls provisions.
• Digital Payments and AML Compliance: Leverage legal expertise to provide guidance and support to the Company in navigating regulatory requirements related to digital payments, including AML. Stay current on evolving regulatory standards and ensure the company's operations, including digital payment systems and transactions, align with these requirements. Advise on compliance strategies, risk assessments, and implement necessary provisions in contracts to address AML and digital payments compliance obligations.
• Internal Investigations: Independently and collaboratively conduct internal investigations related to potential compliance violations. Analyze facts, gather evidence, and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Training and Education: Assist in the creation and delivery of training programs that enhance employees' understanding of economic sanctions, export controls and digital payments compliance and other general compliance topics. Ensure employees are well-informed and capable of making compliant decisions.
• Cross-Functional collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Internal Audit, HR, Privacy, and business units, to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance matters. Offer legal advice and recommendations to guide decision-making processes.
• Other Compliance & Ethics Projects: Lead or otherwise provide support to other compliance-related projects, as designated by Compliance & Ethics management.
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

Must Have Skills:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum 3 years of legal experience, with a focus on either economic sanctions or export controls compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and capable of working both independently and in a team environment.
  
  

Nice To Have Skills

• CCEP, CCEP-I certifications or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in travel or technology company.
  
  

Sabre Offers The Following Outstanding Benefits

• Very competitive compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off (25 PTO days)
• 4 days (one day/quarter) Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• 5 days off annually for Year-End Break
• We offer a comprehensive medical, dental and Wellness Program
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
• Formal and informal reward, recognition and acknowledgement programs
• Lots of fun and engaging employee development events
  
  

Reasonable Accommodation

Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre's Compliance Office at [e-mail]

Affirmative Action

Sabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW

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