Deputy General Counsel, Enterprise Compliance (Washington) Job at JW Michaels & Co., Washington DC

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  • JW Michaels & Co.
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Location: Washington DC

RTO: 3 days onsite

JW Michaels is engaged with a Fortune 500 FinTech company to identify a senior compliance leader for a mission-critical, high-impact role: Deputy General Counsel – Enterprise Compliance . This leader will help shape the legal and compliance infrastructure for a global platform recognized for innovation and industry leadership.

This leader will play a crucial role in developing, implementing, and assessing the client’s enterprise compliance program , with a direct reporting line to the Chief Compliance Officer .

🔑 Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and evolve a global enterprise compliance program across key risk areas: anti-bribery and corruption, global trade, anti-trust, consumer protection, and more
  • Develop and implement corporate governance frameworks and internal controls that meet and exceed regulatory standards
  • Drive enterprise-wide compliance education, training, and internal communication initiatives
  • Serve as a strategic advisor on regulatory obligations, industry developments, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Design and lead risk assessments, monitoring plans, and compliance audits
  • Identify, analyze, and remediate control gaps across business units and functions
  • Collect, interpret, and present compliance metrics to executive stakeholders
  • Stay ahead of regulatory changes and translate emerging risks into operational guidance
  • Partner with internal teams (legal, risk, product, and ops) to ensure practical implementation of controls
  • Support audit remediation, settlement obligations, and enforcement preparedness
  • Foster a proactive culture of compliance that balances regulatory rigor with business enablement
  • Provide flexible support on enterprise-level compliance projects and initiatives

✅ Ideal Candidate:

  • Minimum of 12 years PQE of legal experience focused on FCPA, anti-bribery, and broader compliance frameworks
  • Proven ability to lead and scale high-performing enterprise compliance programs
  • Deep expertise in anti-trust, bribery, corporate policy, employee training, and settlement management
  • Demonstrated success with audit remediation and business process improvement
  • Hands-on experience engaging with the Department of Justice on settlements
  • MUST have recent in-house experience at a tech company operating at scale
  • Experience with DOJ, FTC, or CFPB is a plus
  • Background in consulting, advisory, or BigLaw (preferred)
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) required

🔧 Capabilities:

  • Strategic and Global Mindset: Ability to provide risk-based advice, drive operational efficiency, and manage with a global perspective
  • Strong Leadership: Excellent process and problem-solving leadership skills at both strategic and functional levels
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of FTC Section 5, OFAC, FCPA, anti-bribery, and anti-trust statutes
  • Positive Attitude: Fun to be around with a great sense of humor. Maintains a collaborative approach, even in high-pressure settings

If interested, please apply with resume attached.

Not for you? Referrals are always appreciated. Confidential intros welcome.

Questions: Email Lawrence@JWMichaels.com

Note: Due to volume, we are only able to respond to candidates who attach a CV AND are a match for at least all of the minimum required criteria. Thank you!

Job Tags

Part time, Fixed term contract, Flexible hours,

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