Regulatory Compliance Counsel

We are seeking a Regulatory Compliance Counsel to support our F500 clients. This role is responsible for managing internal investigations, conducting risk assessments, and designing practical compliance solutions that integrate with business operations. You will collaborate with senior Responsibilities: • Lead internal investigations into potential violations of law, policy, and ethical standards, including employment issues and anti-bribery/anti-corruption (FCPA) matters. • Conduct risk assessments and develop actionable strategies to mitigate compliance, regulatory, and reputational risk. • Build, implement, and enhance the ethics & compliance program — including policy management, training, third-party due diligence, hotline administration, and reporting to senior leadership. • Provide practical legal advice and guidance on regulatory and compliance matters to business leaders, HR, and operations teams. • Oversee responses to regulatory inquiries, disclosures, and enforcement actions where required. • Partner with key stakeholders to integrate compliance practices into business processes and decision-making. • Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and enforcement trends, and recommend proactive updates to compliance strategies. Qualifications: • 7+ years of experience in ethics & compliance, investigations, or regulatory enforcement (law firm, in-house, or government agency). • Expertise in FCPA, anti-corruption programs, employment investigations, and third-party risk management. • Active license to practice law in the U.S. and in good standing. • Prior experience engaging with DOJ, SEC, or other enforcement agencies a plus. Compensation, Benefits & Location: This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $150,000. Starting salary will be determined based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, geographic location. Axiom offers a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence. Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge. #LI-AG1 Apply tot his job