Associate General Counsel - Global Compliance (VP)

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Support the General Counsel and broader global Legal, Compliance and ESG functions in managIng and evolving the Company’s global compliance strategies, including drafting and implementing policies, procedures and controls, internal investigations, related trainings and assessing/responding to regulatory compliance risks, including data privacy, cybersecurity, ESG and product risks, among others. Oversee the Company’s Product litigation portfolio.

Essential Functions

Maintaining and embedding the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics with a supporting framework of policies, procedures and controls to help ensure compliance.

• Oversee design, implementation, review, audits, and updates of company compliance policies/programs at the direction of the General Counsel, both internally and in relation to third parties acting on the Company's behalf, using the U.S. Federal Sentencing Guidelines as the basis.
• Assess compliance, legal and reputational risks and lead (or assist where appropriate) to address, in partnership with other members of the Legal, HR, communications, business risk and other relevant teams.
• Manage the Company’s compliance training program, including vendor oversight, course and audience selection, updates to the training content.
• Experience implementing programs based on the U.S. Federal Sentencing Guidelines and the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.
• Develop framework to measure and assess all compliance areas throughout the organization (e.g., EHS, Product, Data Privacy, Anti-Corruption, Supply Chain)
• Work with cross-functional teams within the organization and compliance policy owners to monitor and test key risk areas and compliance program effectiveness
• Provide ethics and compliance advice globally.
• Help support and evolve the Company’s supplier compliance initiatives.
• Ensure that the whistleblowing hotline operates effectively, monitoring potential breaches and co-ordinating responses.
• Manage and conduct internal investigations as appropriate and develop and present investigative findings, recommended remediation, and complete summary documentation.
• Report on compliance program effectiveness, including internal investigations, to the Audit Committee of the MillerKnoll Board of Directors
• Actively monitor and analyze developments related to compliance, including trends, emerging laws or regulatory guidance, industry best practices, and other compliance-related matters and incorporate applicable external best practices and compliance guidelines (e.g., Department of Justice, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, etc.) into MillerKnoll’s’s business practices
  
  

Advise on, research, and draft documents related to the integration of new, or proposed, matters and investments consistent with ESG policies. Provide legal review of marketing materials and other communications related to ESG policies.

Assist in the identification and response to current and evolving product compliance requirements and work with the Company’s third party broker in strategically supporting product liability matters.

Actively manage outside counsel as needed, including assisting with budget management, invoice review and approval, and active engagement in the financial effectiveness of our Legal service delivery model.

Support strategic legal priorities to deliver the most effective and efficient legal services.

Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve functional and business objectives.

Additional Essential Functions

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Juris Doctor degree

Strong academics and a minimum of 10 - 15 years post graduate compliance-related work experience as an attorney in an in -house legal department, government agency or well-regarded law firm in a related practice area or areas; global experience and experience with retail or manufacturing sectors highly preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. state.

Skills And Abilities

Must possess outstanding legal judgment combined with strong business acumen and an ability to be a commercially minded legal counselor.

Ability to quickly assess risk and respond with appropriate level of mitigation.

Ability to work in a team environment with a high level of integrity and professionalism.

Understanding of cultural differences across geographic regions, ability to effectively engage and connect with both in-person and virtual team members and stakeholders.

Ability to advise and partner with individuals at all levels of the organization and work within a matrixed environment.

Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly comprehend and provide practical interpretation of complex U.S. and International laws and regulations.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills with ability to influence others.

Strong interpersonal, consultative, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to travel, including internationally, as needed.

Ability to gain and apply in depth knowledge of MillerKnoll’s business practices, operational procedures, organization, and culture to assigned legal and compliance matters.

Additional Skills And Abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.