Nutanix
Director, Ethics & Compliance Counsel (EMEA & APJ)
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Location: London or Hoofddorp
The Opportunity
Nutanix is looking for an experienced Attorney and compliance leader to build an international compliance presence and help lead global compliance programs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and to design and build a modern compliance program that can address the issues Nutanix will face at-scale in the future.
Reporting to the VP, Ethics & Compliance, you will be responsible for building Nutanix’s compliance program in the EMEA and APJ theatres. Our goal is to design simple compliance processes that enable business, mitigate risk, and ultimately make compliance easy for our colleagues, business partners, and customers. If you are a builder who brings new ideas and thrives on cross-functional partnership, this role is for you.
About The Team
You will be joining a team that values a strong culture of ethics and integrity. We seek to proactively advise on and build a best-in-class global compliance program that supports Nutanix’s business while maintaining independence and confidentiality. You will work with leaders who value your:
- Analytical skills
- Pragmatic judgment
- Ability to work autonomously
Your Role
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Team Management: Manage a team of two compliance program managers in EMEA.
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Program Design & Leadership:
- Lead Nutanix’s EMEA and APJ Ethics & Compliance program.
- Manage a small, high-performing team of compliance professionals.
- Build and continuously improve global compliance frameworks, including:
- Development of training
- Communications
- Policies
- Procedures
- Controls
- Monitoring
- Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with legal requirements.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner deeply with regional business leaders, Finance, HR, and Legal.
- Work across teams to build awareness of compliance programs.
- Be the face of compliance in these regions.
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Strategic Advisory:
- Provide expert advice and counsel on a variety of compliance topics, including:
- Code of conduct
- Anti-bribery/anti-corruption
- Sanctions
- Import/export regulations
- Competition laws
- Provide expert advice and counsel on a variety of compliance topics, including:
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Complex Investigations:
- As needed, lead and conduct sensitive internal investigations impacting EMEA and APJ theatres.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Planning investigations
- Reviewing evidence
- Conducting interviews
- Delivering clear investigative reports
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Innovation & Prevention:
- Identify and integrate new technology into compliance processes, including:
- AI
- Data analytics
- Automation
- Highlight and address areas of improvement
- Ensure appropriate remedial actions are in place to prevent repeat violations
- Identify and integrate new technology into compliance processes, including:
What You Will Bring
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Significant Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in compliance or legal functions in:
- A law firm
- In-house role
- Government
- Experience operating in the EMEA/APJ region is required
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Leadership:
- Proven track record of partnering with functional leaders to implement compliance programs.
- Experience managing and developing teams is strongly preferred.
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Enable Compliance: Demonstrated ability to develop accessible, high-quality compliance training and communications to:
- Educate employees
- Enable colleagues
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Collaborative Influence:
- Ability to influence beyond authority in a complex, matrixed organization.
- Excellent communication skills and the capability to:
- Work across time zones
- Travel internationally
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Operational Excellence:
- "Growth mindset" and willingness to be hands-on in solving problems
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage a diverse, complex workload
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Subject Matter Expertise:
- Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., anti-corruption, export controls/sanctions)
- Experience with internal investigations involving:
- Fraud
- Corruption
- Improper revenue recognition
- Experience with a technology company operating through a channel distribution model is strongly preferred.
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Credentials:
- JD (or equivalent) degree
- Ability to meet local legal license requirements.
- Foreign language skills are preferred.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where workplace policies apply (e.g., San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to:
- Foster collaboration
- Align the team
- Provide in-office resources
Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.
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