POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSEThe Sr. Manager, Legal and Compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's trade compliance framework, regulatory compliance program, corporate policies and procedures, and compliance governance structure. This role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on regulatory risks, trade compliance obligations, ethics, governance, and operational compliance matters. The position ensures compliance programs support business objectives while mitigating legal, regulatory, financial, and reputational risk.
KEY JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESCompliance Program Management • Design, implement, and maintain an enterprise compliance framework aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop compliance strategies, risk assessments, monitoring activities, and internal controls to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Establish and maintain compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms for executive leadership.
• Conduct compliance reviews, investigations, and monitoring activities to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Support internal and external audits and coordinate remediation efforts
Policy, Procedure and Contract Governance• Own the company policy management framework and draft, review, update, and maintain corporate policies, standards, procedures, and governance documents.
• Ensure policies align with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and business requirements.
• Implement policy approval, communication, training, and periodic review processes and promote consistent governance practices across business units.
• Oversee contract review, system maintenance, and adherence to contract terms.
• Coordinate legal matters and serve as the primary internal liaison with outside counsel, business partners, and stakeholders to ensure timely and effective resolution of legal issues.
• Manage relationships and engagements with outside counsel, including matter coordination, budget oversight, invoice review, and communication of legal guidance to business leaders.
Compliance Governance and Risk Management • Establish and maintain compliance committee structures, charters, reporting protocols, and governance mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain a Compliance Management System supporting risk assessment, issue management, corrective actions, and executive reporting.
• Perform enterprise compliance risk assessments and regulatory impact analyses; identify emerging risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate third-party compliance risks involving suppliers, distributors, customs brokers, consultants, and service providers, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Coordinate cross-functional compliance initiatives involving Legal, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Information Security, and Operations.
• Prepare compliance reports and presentations for executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
Trade Compliance and Regulatory Affairs• Lead the company global trade compliance program, including import, export, sanctions, customs, tariff, and related regulatory compliance activities.
• Monitor changes in trade regulations, customs requirements, government enforcement trends, and regulatory developments affecting business operations.
• Oversee import/export compliance processes, customs broker management, customs bonds, classifications, valuation, country-of-origin determinations, and free trade agreement utilization.
• Partner with logistics, supply chain, procurement, finance, and legal stakeholders to maintain regulatory compliance throughout the supply chain.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for trade compliance investigations, disclosures, audits, and corrective action plans.
Training, Leadership and Strategic Support • Develop and deliver compliance training focused on trade compliance, ethics, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical business conduct and provide guidance to management on compliance obligations and risk mitigation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on legal, compliance, trade, and regulatory matters.
• Lead and develop compliance personnel and cross-functional project teams.
• Support strategic business initiatives by identifying compliance obligations and implementation requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of compliance processes, governance structures, and control environments.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES• Participates in department projects, audits, and continuous improvement activities as applicable.
• Provides backup support or cross-functional assistance as needed.
• Provides other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position supervises the work of direct reports and may provide training, coaching, scheduling, performance feedback, and work direction. This position leads and develops compliance personnel and cross-functional project teams and may provide training, coaching, scheduling, performance feedback, and work direction
EDUCATION - Bachelor's degree in a related field and either a Juris Doctor, legal studies background, paralegal certification, or significant experience in legal administration and contract management.
EXPERIENCESeven (7) or more years of progressive experience in compliance, legal administration, trade compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, governance, or related functions.
Technical Skill Requirements: Compliance program development; policy and procedure governance; risk assessment; internal controls; investigations; audit support; trade and customs compliance; executive reporting.
Microsoft office proficiency
Other Requirements: Experience interacting with executive leadership, regulatory authorities, external legal counsel, auditors, and business stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting manufacturing, automotive, supply chain, logistics, or multinational organizations.
- Relevant compliance, trade, customs, risk, governance, or ethics certification, if applicable.
- Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent.
COMPETENCIES1. Results-Driven Execution & Workload Management
2. Clear & Purposeful Communication
3. Strategic & Operational Leadership
4. People Leadership & Talent Development
5. Set the Tone at the Top - Ethical Leadership & Organizational Integrity
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Constantly: Remaining in a stationary position, operating a computer keyboard, mouse, or similar input device, Reading and interpreting information in printed and electronic formats, using visual acuity sufficient to inspect work, read information, and safely perform job duties, communicating and exchange information through in-person, telephone, video, or other communication methods, exchanging and receiving information effectively, including responding to verbal instructions, alarms, or other workplace communications, using hands and fingers to operate equipment, tools, keyboards, controls, and other work-related devices, operating job-related equipment, machinery, tools, technology, and systems as required by the position
- Frequent: Overtime as business needs require
- Occasionally: Walk throughout the facility, Move about the work area, Ascend / descend stairs, Position self to access equipment, materials, or work areas, including kneeling, crouching, or crawling as required, Bend and stoop to access materials or equipment, Reach in all directions, including above shoulder level and below waist level, Lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds, Differentiate colors when required for the job, Operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, Operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, Domestic overnight travel, International travel, On-call or after-hours support as business needs require
WORK CONDITIONS - Office environment (onsite)
- Hybrid work environment (subject to change per company policies)
- Manufacturing environment (onsite as needed)
- Warehouse / distribution environment- Non-Climate Controlled (onsite as needed)
- Laboratory / testing environment (onsite as needed)
- Exposure to moderate noise levels
- Personal protective equipment required (as needed)
- Driving required
