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Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is North America's preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
At Southern Glazer's, you'll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you're looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.
Salary + Bonus
Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings of $185,900-236,500 / year plus bonus. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
Overview
This Vice President & Associate Counsel, Compliance and Ethics manages the company's compliance program for the West Region. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Compliance & Ethics, the role will contribute to the strategic direction of the compliance function, implementing compliance controls and training, and achieving compliance with applicable laws and industry standards.
Primary Responsibilities
• Reports to the Senior Vice President of Compliance & Ethics and is a part of the leadership team for the function
• Serves as the main point of contact for regulatory compliance in the West Region and will be part of our continued work to develop and build out the Compliance & Ethics function
• Applies judgment and expertise in regulatory matters across compliance areas, especially as it relates to the laws, rules and regulations for the alcoholic beverage industry
• Participates in compliance risk assessment and the design, implementation, and maintenance of an effective compliance program that addresses potential risks, incorporates lessons learned, and continuously improves
• Participates in the development and delivery of training programs for employees at all levels
• In coordination with others, directs or conducts internal investigations into potential compliance violations, ensuring thorough and timely resolution of issues, and recommending appropriate corrective actions
• Participates in periodic compliance audits and assessments to identify areas of improvement and support ongoing adherence to compliance standards.
• Monitors the ever-changing regulatory landscape and ensure appropriate enhancements
• Supports the development of tools, standards, and metrics (e.g. dashboards, systems, testing)
Additional Primary Responsibilities
• Provides regular updates on compliance matters, potential risks, and program effectiveness
• Supervises periodic compliance audits and assessments to identify areas of improvement and support ongoing adherence to compliance standards
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate required
• Hybrid, 3 days per week in office in Oakland
• Active license to practice law and ability to qualify as in-house counsel in California.
• 10+ years regulatory compliance experience in large organizations
• Experience serving as the primary lead with regulators
• Effective communicator with credibility; adept at influencing and engaging with all types of audiences
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to apply business judgment and risk analysis to complex legal matters.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Enabling a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment for all colleagues
• Working knowledge of laws, rules and regulations for the alcoholic beverage industry strongly preferred
• Travel approximately 25% to meet with internal clients, attend legal education and industry seminars, and participate in company meetings
Physical Demands
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is North America's preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
At Southern Glazer's, you'll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you're looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.
Salary + Bonus
Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings of $185,900-236,500 / year plus bonus. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
Overview
This Vice President & Associate Counsel, Compliance and Ethics manages the company's compliance program for the West Region. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Compliance & Ethics, the role will contribute to the strategic direction of the compliance function, implementing compliance controls and training, and achieving compliance with applicable laws and industry standards.
Primary Responsibilities
• Reports to the Senior Vice President of Compliance & Ethics and is a part of the leadership team for the function
• Serves as the main point of contact for regulatory compliance in the West Region and will be part of our continued work to develop and build out the Compliance & Ethics function
• Applies judgment and expertise in regulatory matters across compliance areas, especially as it relates to the laws, rules and regulations for the alcoholic beverage industry
• Participates in compliance risk assessment and the design, implementation, and maintenance of an effective compliance program that addresses potential risks, incorporates lessons learned, and continuously improves
• Participates in the development and delivery of training programs for employees at all levels
• In coordination with others, directs or conducts internal investigations into potential compliance violations, ensuring thorough and timely resolution of issues, and recommending appropriate corrective actions
• Participates in periodic compliance audits and assessments to identify areas of improvement and support ongoing adherence to compliance standards.
• Monitors the ever-changing regulatory landscape and ensure appropriate enhancements
• Supports the development of tools, standards, and metrics (e.g. dashboards, systems, testing)
Additional Primary Responsibilities
• Provides regular updates on compliance matters, potential risks, and program effectiveness
• Supervises periodic compliance audits and assessments to identify areas of improvement and support ongoing adherence to compliance standards
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate required
• Hybrid, 3 days per week in office in Oakland
• Active license to practice law and ability to qualify as in-house counsel in California.
• 10+ years regulatory compliance experience in large organizations
• Experience serving as the primary lead with regulators
• Effective communicator with credibility; adept at influencing and engaging with all types of audiences
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to apply business judgment and risk analysis to complex legal matters.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Enabling a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment for all colleagues
• Working knowledge of laws, rules and regulations for the alcoholic beverage industry strongly preferred
• Travel approximately 25% to meet with internal clients, attend legal education and industry seminars, and participate in company meetings
Physical Demands
- Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
- Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
