Corporate Legal & Compliance Director

Rigaku Americas Holding; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc. seeks a seasoned Legal and Compliance Director to lead governance, legal affairs, risk management, and regulatory compliance for RAH and affiliated entities.

This executive role reports to the CEO of RAH and collaborates with Rigaku Holdings Corporation’s General Counsel. The incumbent will counsel on contracts, manage outside counsel, implement robust compliance programs, and strengthen governance while aligning legal strategies with business objectives across the

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. required; bar qualifications preferred.
• 10+ years in legal/compliance, with international and manufacturing experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage teams and partner with business leaders.
• Thorough knowledge of corporate, regulatory, and compliance laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel across governance, contracts, and operations.
• Develop templates for key agreements and manage outside counsel.
• Oversee compliance programs, risk management, training, and audits.
• Ensure SOX compliance and financial controls alignment.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on necessary actions.

Skills

Legal leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Strategic partner

Education

J.D. or LL.M.

Bar qualifications preferred

Job description

Join Rigaku in shaping a better world through new perspectives!

Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc. (RAH) is seeking an accomplished and strategic Legal and Compliance Director to provide leadership and oversight across corporate governance, legal affairs, regulatory compliance, risk management, and business operations for RAH and its affiliated companies. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer of RAH, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the General Counsel of Rigaku Holdings Corporation, this role serves as the organization's principal legal and compliance advisor, responsible for overseeing legal affairs and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and ethical obligations.

The Legal and Compliance Director will provide strategic legal counsel, strengthen governance and compliance frameworks, mitigate organizational risk, and support the Company's business objectives while safeguarding the interests of the Rigaku organization.

Legal Advice:

• Provide legal review on risks and opportunities associated with daily business transactions, contracts and operational decisions.
• Develop contract templates for key areas such as sales, service, distributor relationship and supply chain;
• Develop, maintain, and manage relationship with outside counsels strategically to support RAH in all areas necessary.
• Manage and oversee litigation and dispute matters in collaboration with outside counsels and General Counsel.

Corporate Compliance:

• Align, implement, and oversee comprehensive risk management structure and corporate compliance programs by working closely with General Counsel and managers of Global Legal team.
• Establish compliance review framework to ensure adherence to local legal and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to anti-corruption laws, data privacy regulations, information security, data protection, OSHA Safety, sustainability compliance and industry-specific regulations.
• Supervise compliance team members including export control specialist as a manager
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to information security, data privacy, and incident response.
• Conduct regular compliance assessments, audits, and training programs to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization and propose enhancement measures to CEO and General Counsel for effective compliance risk management.
• Keep track of shifts in legislation and regulations, evaluate their effects on the organization, and suggest/implement necessary adjustments accordingly in collaboration with functional stakeholders and outside counsels as necessary.

Financial Internal Controls:

• Work closely with the Corporate Finance Team to ensure financial internal control systems are effective, company assets are safeguarded, financial reporting is accurate, and Rigaku remains compliant with relevant laws and regulations, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Juris Doctor (J.D.), or Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree, required. Bar qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in legal/compliance department. International and manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• People manager experience preferred to be a manager for junior members.
• Thorough knowledge of corporate, regulatory, and compliance laws and practices.
• Demonstrable experience in corporate compliance and risk management.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, collaborative and flexible mindset to work as team manager as well as business partner in a diverse culture.
• High ethical standards, integrity, passion, and a commitment to maintaining the company’s legal and ethical integrity.

Rigaku offers a rewarding work environment and excellent benefits. All applicants are kept in strict confidence. Benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, section 125 flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan and more.

Rigaku is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the Unted States.