Regulatory Compliance Counsel

Axiom; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is seeking a Compliance Lead to oversee investigations and develop compliance strategies. This role requires 7+ years of experience in ethics and compliance, along with an active license to practice law in the U.S. The competitive salary starts at $150,000 and offers a strong benefits package. The position primarily allows for remote work with some on-site requirements depending on client needs.

Benefits

Health benefits

401K

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in ethics & compliance, investigations, or regulatory enforcement.
• Expertise in anti-corruption programs and third-party risk management.
• Prior experience engaging with DOJ, SEC, or other enforcement agencies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal investigations into potential violations of law and policy.
• Conduct risk assessments to mitigate compliance and regulatory risks.
• Enhance the compliance program including policy management and training.

Skills

Ethics and compliance management

Regulatory risk assessment

Legal advisory

FCPA expertise

Education

Active license to practice law in the U.S.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead internal investigations into potential violations of law, policy, and ethical standards, including employment issues and anti-bribery / anti-corruption (FCPA) matters.


• Conduct risk assessments and develop actionable strategies to mitigate compliance, regulatory, and reputational risk.


• Build, implement, and enhance the ethics & compliance program — including policy management, training, third-party due diligence, hotline administration, and reporting to senior leadership.


• Provide practical legal advice and guidance on regulatory and compliance matters to business leaders, HR, and operations teams.


• Oversee responses to regulatory inquiries, disclosures, and enforcement actions where required.


• Partner with key stakeholders to integrate compliance practices into business processes and decision-making.


• Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and enforcement trends, and recommend proactive updates to compliance strategies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in ethics & compliance, investigations, or regulatory enforcement (law firm, in-house, or government agency).


• Expertise in FCPA, anti-corruption programs, employment investigations, and third-party risk management.


• Active license to practice law in the U.S. and in good standing.


• Prior experience engaging with DOJ, SEC, or other enforcement agencies a plus.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $150,000. Starting salary will be determined based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, geographic location. Axiom offers a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.