Director, Regional Compliance Officer

Applied Materials is the world market leader for special systems and manufacturing processes for semiconductor technology, electronics and display technology. We provide the technology to manufacture nearly every new chip and advanced display in the world.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced compliance attorney to join a multidisciplinary Global Litigation & Compliance team and help implement and sustain Applied Materials' compliance programs within Europe and Israel. This role includes broad responsibilities reporting into the Senior Director, Ethics & Compliance but also working extensively with leaders in trade, privacy, and litigation. While a significant focus of the role will be counseling the business and other legal teams on privacy and data governance, it will also involve providing oversight for other regulatory, risk, and compliance areas in the region, including business ethics, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, anti-fraud, and trade. This is an onsite role and will be based in an Applied office in Germany or Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities as a Director, Regional Compliance Officer for Europe (m/f/d):

In coordination with the broader Global Litigation & Compliance team, you will be responsible for compliance counseling, programming, enforcement, remediation, and reporting in the areas of privacy, data governance, ethics and integrity, conflicts of interest, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, third-party risk management, trade regulation, and export controls. Successful execution of this role will include:

• Continually analyzing compliance-related laws and regulations applicable to the company and their impact on strategy and operations
• Providing proactive and reactive counsel and guidance to regional executive teams and leaders regarding compliance issues, and serving as their primary point of contact for compliance-related questions, concerns, and escalations
• Conducting and advising on compliance risk assessments, audits, and due diligence reviews
• Remaining connected with the Global Litigation & Compliance team while tailoring global compliance program elements as needed for successful local implementation.
• Designing, implementing, and overseeing the operation of appropriate compliance controls and tools, including working with compliance technology support to address any gaps identified.
• Driving awareness around compliance issues in the region, including developing and delivering training, communicating company policies, and overseeing regional awareness campaigns
• Partnering with legal and business colleagues to support M&A activity in the region.
• Conducting and supporting internal investigations in the region in coordination with the Global Litigation & Compliance team and, as necessary, outside counsel
• Supporting company engagement with regional government, industry, and peer groups on compliance and related issues
• Preparing and presenting periodic reports to various stakeholders, including global and regional executives and leaders, Legal & Compliance Organization colleagues, and control function counterparts
• Undertaking special projects and supporting other compliance program initiatives as may be assigned.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Masters degree in Law or state exam. J.D. from an accredited US law school is a plus.
• 10+ years work experience in multinational law firms or in-house legal department of multinational corporations in the technology industry, working on privacy and data governance projects.
• Experience supporting and collaborating with stakeholders at all organizational levels, including executives (C-Suite, CISO, etc.).
• Ability to influence beyond authority in a complex and matrixed organization.
• Experience leading a regional compliance program for a multi-national company, preferably in Europe.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, impeccable integrity, good judgment, and strong analytical skills.
• Collaborative by nature and able to build strong partnerships across cultures and regions.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable ability to drive global, enterprise-wide policies and practices.
• Experience with data privacy impact assessments, risk assessments, and data mapping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional language proficiencies relevant to Europe is a plus (e.g. French, Italian, Finnish, Greek, Dutch, German)
• CIPP/E strongly preferred
• OneTrust certifications, familiar with cybersecurity standards and frameworks

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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