Director & Senior Corporate Counsel, Compliance

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vantage Data Centers Full time

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers is a leading provider of data center services, committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and secure infrastructure solutions to its customers. We operate with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Job Overview

The Director & Senior Corporate Counsel, Compliance is a key member of the Vantage Data Centers team, responsible for designing and implementing the company's compliance program in EMEA. This role works closely with the business and leadership across EMEA on ethics and compliance initiatives, ensuring that the company maintains a strong culture of compliance and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance program to ensure adherence to local, national, and international regulations.
  • Maintain and continuously improve Vantage's ethics and compliance program, including the drafting, review, and revision of policies and procedures to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
  • Conduct compliance risk assessments to identify and address potential compliance issues.
  • Implement the company's global anti-bribery and anti-corruption framework.
  • Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards and update policies and procedures accordingly.
  • Provide advice on compliance matters related to the company's operations, including real estate, construction, human resources, privacy, permitting, and other areas as needed.
  • Support ESG and D&I and corporate sustainability programs and initiatives.
  • Implement and improve the company's compliance system tools, including the whistleblower hotline and case management tool.
  • Ensure that all employees are aware of and adhere to compliance policies through training programs and regular communications.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and corrective action plans.
  • Work closely with internal teams to integrate risk management into operational processes.
  • Ensure that compliance training materials are up-to-date and reflect current regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct and manage internal investigations in collaboration with other internal stakeholders and, as necessary, with outside counsel, to ensure prompt and effective investigation, resolution, and remediation of compliance concerns.
  • Recommend and implement corrective actions to address compliance issues.
  • Ensure that all investigations are conducted fairly, thoroughly, and confidentially.
  • Develop and present compliance metrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of compliance programs.

Requirements

  • Qualified UK Lawyer, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
  • Preferably 8+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs, with a significant portion in the data center or technology industry.
  • Significant compliance experience, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption, trade compliance, privacy, internal investigations, and whistle blower/anonymous reporting; extensive privacy/GDPR experience is preferred.
  • Corporate compliance and ethics experience, preferably at a top-tier law firm, governmental enforcement authority, and/or multination company is desired but not required; preference for at least 3 years of experience as in-house compliance counsel.
  • Experience using statistical analysis and other presentation data formats.
  • Experience leading critical projects from start to end, on-boarding and leading people (employees, vendors, regulators, and auditors) on a team and across multiple projects.
  • Ability to identify compliance risks proactively – and then mitigate those risks effectively, working constructively with stakeholders.
  • Exemplary leadership and organization skills, including program and project management, prioritization, and time management.
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing compliance programs.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated strong communication (verbal and written) skills to articulate complex risks and issues effectively to different levels of stakeholders and senior executives from a control owner, interpret inspection/audit results, and make compliance recommendations, and communicate to customers, vendors, and executives.

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