Head of Global Regulatory Affairs and Entity Corporate Governance (12-month fixed-term maternity cover)

• Risk Management for Entity Operations

  • Identify and assess regulatory and governance risks associated with the company’s operations, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
  • Collaborate with the risk management function to integrate governance and compliance risks into the broader enterprise risk management framework.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments, corporate governance audits, and corporate legal compliance checks to identify gaps and recommend improvements.

• Leadership and Collaboration

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global regulatory and corporate governance team, promoting a culture of corporate legal compliance and accountability.
  • Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Operations, HR, IT, and Finance, to support a cohesive approach to regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on regulatory and corporate governance issues, including advising on new business initiatives, acquisitions, and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law or Corporate Governance, alternatively, a degree in Business, Finance, or a related field and a recognized corporate governance certification (e.g., CSQS, formerly ICSA)
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in corporate governance, corporate legal compliance, global legal entity management preferably within a multinational or global organization with a high volume of subsidiaries across different regions
• Proven experience in managing corporate legal compliance globally across multiple jurisdictions, particularly across EMEA, and an ability to navigate and differentiate between various legal systems, legal entity structures, local statutory filing obligations.
• Demonstrable expertise in managing regulatory affairs, particularly with a focus on licensing. Experience with the Employer of Record (EOR) model is highly beneficial.

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks and corporate governance best practices, particularly across EMEA
• Strong understanding of international entity management requirements and the ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional regulations, particularly across EMEA
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a focus on regulatory strategy and risk mitigation.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and strategic mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Competencies

• Regulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of global regulatory standards and best practices, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environment.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate regulatory and governance trends, interpret complex regulations, and devise strategies to ensure entity compliance.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: Unwavering commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across departments and with senior stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a rapidly changing regulatory environment and responding swiftly to new challenges.

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with a purpose — simplifying global expansion across borders and cultures
• A diverse and inclusive environment
• Country-specific benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Your birthday off and a day for you to volunteer and give back to the organization of your choice
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Growth and development opportunities with access to a top learning content provider
• The opportunity to challenge yourself in a high-performing organization and leave each day knowing you have made an impact.

Atlas Technology Solutions, Inc. (Atlas HXM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Atlas HXM is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Atlas HXM are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Atlas HXM will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Atlas HXM encourages applicants of all ages.

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