Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.Job SummaryThe Assistant Compliance Counsel is responsible for providing compliance-related legal advice to the firm, and assisting management with administering the firm-wide Compliance Program. The Assistant Compliance Counsel works within the Office of the General Counsel to address the firm’s compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements in each of the jurisdictions in which the firm operates, and other jurisdictions as necessary.  The Assistant Compliance Counsel collaborates with firm attorneys and members of the professional staff to research and advise on legal compliance issues, conduct risk assessments, develop related policies and procedures, devise and conduct trainings, investigate potential violations, and audit the firm’s compliance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements. Job ResponsibilitiesAssist in developing, administering, and monitoring the firm-wide Compliance Program to minimize and manage risk.Conduct legal research on compliance obligations, and deliver written or oral presentations on conclusions and recommendations.Assess existing firm policies and procedures and recommend enhancements, including procedures regarding third party screening, reporting obligations, information governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, and others.Draft compliance trainings on selected topics, and effectively deliver such training to firm personnel.Assist with audits of the firm’s compliance with certain policies and procedures and recommend corrective action where appropriate.Assist in responding to compliance-related requests from third parties, and participate in calls with firm clients to negotiate and resolve issues.Assist in devising and implementing risk assessments across key areas.Assist in investigating reports of breaches of laws, regulations, or firm policies.Identify means to collect data related to compliance effectiveness, and ways to use that data to enhance controls and other compliance efforts.Stay current with compliance program best practices and developments in risk management.Conduct outreach and education efforts in firm offices to enhance the visibility and effectiveness of the Compliance Program.Assist the Office of the General Counsel with providing legal support and advice to the firm.
