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Samsung Research America

Compliance Specialist, Legal

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Lab Summary:

The Legal Department at Samsung Research America (SRA) headquartered in Mountain View, CA provides legal support for the SRA labs that work on cutting-edge innovations and departments such as Finance, Purchasing, IT, and general affairs. 

Position Summary:

In this role, you will support SRA legal team by collaborating with and advising business leaders on a variety of matters, including corporate & regulatory compliance matters, compliance with privacy laws and regulations, and ethical considerations. You will also help create policies and create and provide training to help mitigate risks. You will also monitor the progress of regulations and policies, consult with and respond to inquiries by regulatory agencies.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform and facilitate compliance and privacy risk assessments and identify areas of risk and compliance vulnerability
  • Establish ethics and compliance initiatives in conjunction with General Counsel and coordinate and implement such initiatives throughout SRA
  • Manage and maintain SRA policies and procedures while aligning same with the Samsung HQ and North America HQ’s policies
  • Partner with attorneys to provide privacy-related support for commercial agreements
  • Develop appropriate training and train SRA employees (at all levels) on a regular basis
  • Partner cross-functionally with multiple decision makers to audit internal processes
  • Coordinate with the General Counsel regarding the process for acting on compliance complaints
  • Craft relevant and engaging communications to educate leadership and team members on compliance activities
  • Compile and analyze data to prepare compliance reports for HQ and internal team members
  • Assist with gathering and organization of documents for litigation matters
  • Coordinate with Procurement regarding the use of outside vendors

Requires Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 5+ years’ experience in compliance/risk management role
  • Good understanding of U.S. and global ethics, compliance, and privacy issues and risk areas
  • Excellent issue spotting capabilities
  • Outstanding judgment and discretion regarding critical matters
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and across all levels of an organization with demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments at one time

Special Attributes:

  • Juris Doctorate degree
  • Ethics and compliance certification from CCEP or other recognized compliance organization
  • Experience in a large, complex, multi-national organization
  • Experience working in the Legal Department of a technology company
  • Bilingual English & Korean
Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.
Base Pay Range
$117,000$160,850 USD

Additional Information

Disclosure of Trade Secrets

Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

Samsung Research America is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and  provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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665 Clyde Avenue, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94043

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