Senior Counsel - Compliance China/Korea

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SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for leading Tyson’s regulatory compliance program for China and Korea—as subsets and harmonious parts of—Tyson’s global regulatory compliance program. The position will be based out of the United States, with majority of time spent working with our Shanghai, China team. The individual filling this role will be a part of the Tyson Foods Law Department, reporting into Tyson’s Global Compliance Organization.

The Senior Compliance Counsel for China & Korea will serve as a trusted legal advisor to the enterprise and to senior leaders of the various Tyson entities operating in China and Korea. Senior Compliance Counsel will be responsible for evaluating actual and potential business activities for regulatory compliance and providing appropriate legal advice to mitigate regulatory compliance risk. Senior Compliance Counsel will be responsible for responding to regulatory inquiries involving our operations in China and Korea, as well as our products produced in, exported from, and imported to, China and Korea. The individual will also deliver counseling and training for ethics and integrity to Tyson employees located in China and Korea, with particular emphasis on appropriate government interactions, financial and recordkeeping requirements, gifts and hospitalities, third party contracting standards and requirements and conflicts of interest, along with other compliance-related topics. The individual may also be tasked to serve on various Tyson compliance committees based out of the United States. As needed, the Senior Compliance Counsel will also manage internal investigations and investigative processes under the direction of Tyson’s Chief Counsel for Global Investigations. Through partnership, engagement, subject matter expertise, accessibility, integrity and delivery of sound legal advice, this individual is expected to drive a high level of compliance with applicable local, federal and international laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have extensive familiarity with legal concepts, practices and procedures applicable to administrative and criminal proceedings. Additionally, candidates must have experience with all major domestic and international regulatory risk areas for a publicly-traded company, including FCPA, anti-corruption, money laundering, tax, environmental, occupational health and safety, transportation, labor and employment, government contracting, data privacy and immigration.

Collaborating with both internal and external attorneys is required, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with responsibility for managing a high case load and identifying trends within investigative data. Professional communication skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated and demonstrate flexibility in responding to changes in assignments and job responsibilities and maintain positive working relationships with business partners across the company. Candidates must be able to work collaboratively with other legal staff members and compliance professionals and exhibit the competence and professionalism needed to earn the trust of members of the company’s management team.

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION:

Law degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.

EXPERIENCE:


10 years of work experience in a government agency, international law firm, or in-house legal department, including at least 5 years’ experience in China. Candidate must have experience in a variety of corporate or government investigations, including, but not limited to, FCPA, commercial bribery, financial crimes, HR investigations, global reputational risk and corporate fraud. A combination of in-house, government experience and private practice is preferred.

Strong experience in dealing with compliance and/or internal investigations in or on behalf of a multi-national company or other large complex organization in China.

Experience in dealing with diverse cultures preferred.

Strong commitment to and reputation for ethics and integrity; ability to exercise independent judgment, objective thinking, and decision-making.

Ability to work efficiently and independently, prioritize workflow and adjust to frequent workload fluctuations.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.


COMPUTER SKILLS:

Standard computer skills.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Excellent written and spoken English. Chinese language preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, communication, and interviewing skills.

Outstanding analytical and writing ability, including the ability to analyze complex financial, business, and legal issues and communicate them in a clear and concise fashion.

TRAVEL:

Willingness to travel as required.

SUPERVISORY:

Not anticipated at present time.

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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