Strategic Compliance Leader for Enterprise Ethics & Risk

Nextdecade; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade, Houston, TX, seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Compliance Officer to lead enterprise‑wide compliance and ethics. You will advise senior leadership, oversee risk management, and drive a culture of integrity across business operations.

The role requires JD and 7–10+ years in compliance or risk management within regulated industries. Strong communication and investigative skills are essential as you guide governance and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in compliance, regulatory, ethics, or risk management roles.
• Experience designing and overseeing enterprise compliance programs including anti‑corruption, ethics, regulatory compliance and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state regulatory frameworks; multinational exposure preferred.
• Proven ability to act as a strategic legal advisor to senior leadership; excellent judgment and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and enhancement of the company’s compliance and ethics program.
• Advise executive leadership on regulatory developments and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee risk assessments, monitoring, and corrective action plans.
• Manage internal investigations and responses to regulatory inquiries and audits.
• Develop and oversee enterprise compliance training and awareness initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Ethics program design

Risk management

Strategic advisory

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

NextDecade, Houston, TX, seeks an Assistant General Counsel, Compliance Officer to lead enterprise‑wide compliance and ethics. You will advise senior leadership, oversee risk management, and drive a culture of integrity across business operations.

The role requires JD and 7–10+ years in compliance or risk management within regulated industries. Strong communication and investigative skills are essential as you guide governance and training initiatives.