About the Position: 

The EMEA C&E team seeks a paralegal to support the work of the attorneys in the EMEA Compliance group. Your contribution will have a direct impact positioning the Compliance function as a key partner to our business.  The EMEA C&E team is collaborative and values continuous improvement. This role is ideally suited to a junior lawyer seeking experience in a multi-national environment and the opportunity to develop legal, organizational and communication skills while working with experienced lawyers across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, implementing, reviewing, and updating compliance policies and procedures
• Support the development of training programs on various compliance topics for employees and assist in the implementation of training
• Monitor and audit C&E records and prepare updates, metrics, and reports
• Support the development and use of data analysis tools to help track the overall effectiveness of our compliance programs
• Assist with due diligence on third parties
• Assist in drafting, filing, and follow-up on compliance matters
• Coordinate and support review of compliance matters by internal and external counsel and internal subject matter experts
• Conduct research into compliance laws and regulations applicable to our operations
• Assist with the implementation of our conflicts of interest policy and procedures
• Provide general administrative support to the attorneys in the Compliance Group
• Review invoices from outside counsel and other service providers
• Assist with budgeting and expense tracking

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Fluency in English, written and oral. Other languages are an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values
• Undergraduate degree from a top institution
• Outstanding level of organization
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Effectively prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Protect confidentiality of sensitive information
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint