Strategic General Counsel & Enterprise Compliance Lead

IFF; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF seeks a General Counsel & Enterprise Compliance Lead to guide legal strategy and enterprise compliance across the Risk, Compliance & Legal function. You will serve as chief legal officer and advisor to the executive team on legal, governance, regulatory, and reputational matters, embedding compliance in planning and initiatives.

The role blends legal leadership with enterprise coordination, demanding sound judgment, collaboration with senior leaders, and a commitment to equity and community

Qualifications

• Executive leader with ability to guide enterprise risk, governance, and regulatory strategy.
• Ability to partner with C-suite on complex legal and reputational matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising the CEO, President & COO, the ELT, and Board on material risks.
• Anticipating regulatory, political, market, and reputational developments affecting objectives.
• Identifying long-term risks associated with strategic initiatives.
• Contributing to enterprise strategic planning and governance enhancements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Risk management

Governance

Regulatory awareness

Strategic thinking

Job description

IFF seeks a General Counsel & Enterprise Compliance Lead to guide legal strategy and enterprise compliance across the Risk, Compliance & Legal function. You will serve as chief legal officer and advisor to the executive team on legal, governance, regulatory, and reputational matters, embedding compliance in planning and initiatives.

The role blends legal leadership with enterprise coordination, demanding sound judgment, collaboration with senior leaders, and a commitment to equity and community