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The Ethics & Compliance Counsel serves as a legal advisor and strategic leader responsible for the design, execution, and continuous improvement of Valvoline Global Operations’ global ethics and compliance program. This role ensures alignment with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and organizational values while enabling business objectives across diverse international markets.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and evolve VGO’s global ethics and compliance program, ensuring a risk-based, scalable framework aligned with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company values across all wholly owned entities and joint ventures
Oversee key compliance program elements, including Code of Conduct, policy governance, ABAC, global trade compliance, ESG-related compliance, product regulatory compliance, and third-party risk management
Design and implement global compliance risk assessments, monitoring, and reporting processes to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
Stay abreast of evolving regulatory, enforcement, and ESG reporting landscapes and proactively advise business leaders on emerging risks and required actions
Direct the global compliance investigations function, including ethics hotline operations, case management systems, and anti-retaliation processes, ensuring accessibility, confidentiality, and appropriate escalation
Independently assess allegations of misconduct to determine potential violations of law, regulation, or company policy
Plan, scope, and lead complex, high-risk, and confidential internal investigations from inception through resolution
Review and provide guidance on investigation work conducted by investigators or regional resources to ensure consistency and quality
Ensure timely and appropriate documentation, reporting, and closure of investigations, including tracking remediation actions through completion
Prepare and deliver comprehensive compliance reporting and analytics to the Valvoline Leadership Team (VLT), shareholders, and the Board Audit Committee
Support Board Audit Committee (BAC) activities through preparation of compliance updates, investigation summaries, ESG-related reporting insights, and forward-looking risk perspectives
Provide guidance to compliance governance forums and leadership on risk posture, mitigation strategies, and program effectiveness
Lead the drafting, review, and ongoing enhancement of global ethics and compliance policies
Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance procedures and workflows to operationalize policies effectively
Lead the design and deployment of global compliance training and communications
Advance a strong speak-up culture and reinforce non-retaliation principles across all regions and business functions
Lead the annual Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure process
Partner cross-functionally with global HR, Finance, Security, Product, Supply Chain, ESG, and Internal Audit teams
Coordinate with regional legal teams and manage external counsel
Support compliance aspects of internal audits, Aramco compliance audits, ESG reporting reviews, and other regulatory assessments
Advise on cross-border transactions, product distribution, third-party relationships, and market expansion activities
Support and mature VGO’s third-party risk management program
Oversee risk-based due diligence and monitoring of third parties
Establish and enhance governance, escalation, and mitigation frameworks related to third-party compliance risks
Provide legal oversight and guidance on global product regulatory compliance
Support compliance with environmental and ESG-related regulations and reporting frameworks
Advise on compliance with global chemical regulatory frameworks
Provide guidance on transportation and hazardous materials regulations
Partner with Product, Supply Chain, and ESG teams to ensure compliant product lifecycle management
Monitor regulatory developments related to environmental, health, safety, and product compliance
Monitor investigation trends, case data, compliance metrics, and ESG-related risks to identify systemic issues and implement preventative legal, policy, and training solutions
Lead or support enterprise compliance initiatives
Ensure effective follow-up on corrective and disciplinary actions
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law
Significant experience (typically 5–8 years) in ethics & compliance, internal investigations, regulatory law, ESG compliance, or related legal roles within a global organization
Demonstrated expertise in compliance program management, including ABAC, global trade, ESG compliance, and product regulatory frameworks (e.g., chemical regulations, product safety, transportation compliance)
Strong knowledge of environmental and product-related regulatory regimes, including GHS, DOT hazardous materials regulations, and global product stewardship standards
Proven ability to lead complex, sensitive internal investigations and provide clear, risk-based recommendations
Experience interacting with executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders, including preparation of formal reports and presentations
Experience managing outside counsel and working across multiple jurisdictions
Exceptional analytical, judgment, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently in high-stakes situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal and regulatory concepts to non-legal audiences
High level of integrity, discretion, and professional ethics
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment
Occasional travel (approximately 10–20%) to support global investigations, training, audits, and business engagement
May require availability outside standard business hours to support global operations and urgent compliance matters
What we offer:
Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
Health Savings Account (with employer-base deposit and match)
Flexible spending accounts
Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match