The Legal Counsel Compliance supports the oversight and management of a global team of compliance professionals, including regular ongoing development of the Compliance function. This role reports to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and partners with multiple legal teams to ensure the organization and, in turn, Qualcomm adhere to all applicable anti-corruption, global trade, and other applicable regulations, including U.S. and foreign anti-corruption laws, books and records and internal controls requirements, and trade-related requirements (in collaboration with a robust trade compliance team). The position will help support the overall compliance programs, manage risk, ensure implementation of compliance tools and systems, update and implement policies and procedures, design company-wide training, and prepare effective compliance communications.

LOCATION

This in-office leadership role is based in San Diego, CA. Relocation support provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the anti-corruption subject matter expert, providing strategic advice to commercial teams.
Oversee drafting, updating, and implementing compliance policies, procedures and guidelines.
Ensure compliance with U.S. and international anti-corruption laws (e.g., the FCPA, UKBA, Sapin II, PRC Criminal Laws, etc.).
Conduct periodic risk assessments related to anti-corruption and other compliance obligations.
Implement and oversee a global anti-corruption monitoring and testing program.
Oversee creation, implementation, and delivery of company-wide, regional, and business unit specific compliance training and communications.
Support implementation and oversight of the global third-party risk management program.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end compliance.
Support relevant internal and external investigations and any necessary corrective actions.
Assist with strategic implementation of the global trade compliance program.
Assist in the preparation of executive updates and communications, including for the executive leadership team and the Audit Committee.
Assist with M&A-related due diligence and integration of newly acquired companies.

Ideal candidate will have

A juris doctorate from an ABA accredited law school, an active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state (if membership not in CA, must be eligible to register in California under the Multijurisdictional Practice Program).
Minimum of 8+ years of anti-corruption and general compliance experience, including at least 3+ years working in-house for a U.S. publicly traded company and leading teams.
Fluency in English and superior written and verbal communication skills.
Deep knowledge of U.S. and international anti-corruption laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

12+ years of experience in anti-corruption and general compliance; prior experience with a multi-national law firm and/or the DOJ or the SEC.
Ability to navigate regulatory ambiguity and equal comfort leading teams and working independently to deliver exceptional work product and outcomes.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of the DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs and related DOJ and SEC guidance.
A general knowledge of sanctions and trade laws and regulations.
Experience with replacing, implementing, and enhancing compliance and ERP tools, software, and systems.
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent outcomes through strategic thinking, superior work ethic, and sound business judgement.
Cultural awareness and comfort delivering verbal and written communications, training, and messaging to a globally dispersed workforce.
Experience with compliance monitorships, fluency in a foreign language, and experience with trade and other compliance regulations are a significant plus.

In addition to experience, the successful candidate will have demonstrated competencies in the following areas:

Strategic Execution: Champions essential strategic priorities and drives compliance with organizational objectives for critical initiatives. Ensures timely execution of complex and strategic business goals while adhering to the highest standards of ethical behavior.

Coaching & Development: Provides leadership across organizations (e.g., creates a strategy for organization development, develops a strong talent pipeline/workforce and drives talent development to execute present and future compliance and business priorities, sets clear expectations, drives coaching and mentoring relationships, creates a culture of inclusion and learning) and motivates peers, senior leaders, and employees to align individual, team, department, and organization development with the broader vision and goals of the Company.

Impactful Innovation: Inspires key partners and stakeholders with a visionary approach that shapes the organization by introducing and enabling breakthrough ideas and/or processes. Proactively ensures compliance while supporting strategic business initiatives and tasks.

Clear Communication: Translates the strategic vision into succinct and impactful messages that inspire and connect efforts to the broader vision and corporate goals. Acts as a champion for proactive, open, respectful, and inclusive discussions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.
• Active bar license to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be practicing (or ability to obtain upon hiring).

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$165,600.00 - $248,400.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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