The Director & Sr. Counsel will lead a variety of compliance matters, partnering with subject matter experts within legal and across departments on a range of topics.
This position is ideal for a compliance attorney who will thrive collaborating across global teams and functions to further build Cadence's compliance program together.
Main Responsibilities:- Drive design, implementation, and maintenance of Cadence's global compliance program - collaborating with subject matter experts in legal and across departments.
- Manage compliance risk assessments, gap analyses, and mitigation plans.
- Advise on compliance with applicable laws, including tracking and monitoring of evolving laws and enforcement trends with subject matter experts
- Partner with subject matter experts to develop, deliver, and refresh compliance training.
- Promote a culture of compliance through policy and process development and maintenance, as well as related communications.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.
- Support internal investigations and related processes, as requested.
- Assist in responses relating to regulatory inquiries or audits, as requested.
Minimum Qualifications:- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 7-10 years of related experience in compliance or risk management matters with a firm or corporate legal department
- Superior legal analysis skills across subjects
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including exceptional attention to detail
- Sound judgment, flexibility, and ability to work independently while collaborating across business units and multinational stakeholders
- Team player that wants to pitch in and help with a positive attitude
Preferred Experience:- Combination of law firm and in-house experience
- Prior work with technology companies
- Experience with global or cross-border compliance issues
- Familiarity with systems and platforms for compliance management, training, and/or investigations
The annual salary range for California is $176,400 to $327,600. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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