Director & Sr. Corporate Counsel - Compliance

Main Responsibilities

• Drive design, implementation, and maintenance of Cadence’s global compliance program – collaborating with subject matter experts in legal and across departments.
• Manage compliance risk assessments, gap analyses, and mitigation plans.
• Advise on compliance with applicable laws, including tracking and monitoring of evolving laws and enforcement trends with subject matter experts.
• Partner with subject matter experts to develop, deliver, and refresh compliance training.
• Promote a culture of compliance through policy and process development and maintenance, as well as related communications.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.
• Support internal investigations and related processes, as requested.
• Afford assistance in responses relating to regulatory inquiries or audits, as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 7-10 years of related experience in compliance or risk management matters with a firm or corporate legal department
• Superior legal analysis skills across subjects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including exceptional attention to detail
• Sound judgment, flexibility, and ability to work independently while collaborating across business units and multinational stakeholders
• Team player that wants to pitch in and help with a positive attitude

Preferred Experience

• Combination of law firm and in-house experience
• Prior work with technology companies
• Experience with global or cross-border compliance issues
• Familiarity with systems and platforms for compliance management, training, and/or investigations