Compliance Officer & Legal Counsel

What you will do

Mack Trucks & Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) are looking for a Compliance Officer & Commercial Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team based in Greensboro, North Carolina. This position is primarily dedicated to Mack Trucks and VTNA’s core compliance areas, including: 1) anticorruption, 2) antitrust, 3) export controls and sanctions, 4) data privacy and AI, and 5) whistleblowing and investigations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the governance structures and the organizational direction of the compliance function. Far from routine, this position will interact directly with senior executives, and drive our compliance agenda while aligning with our broader business objectives. It is an opportunity to craft innovative approaches to compliance that not only ensure regulatory adherence but also safeguard our strategic growth initiatives.

Working on our legal and compliance team is a fun and fulfilling experience, blending intellectual stimulation, professional growth, and a vibrant team dynamic. Each day presents challenges that demand creative problem- solving. Whether it's crafting innovative solutions to complex legal issues, cooperating with diverse stakeholders to achieve strategic goals, or staying ahead of regulatory changes, there's a constant sense of excitement and accomplishment. We also aim to support one another with a collaborative environment to foster personal development and enable everyone on the team to expand their skill sets and make meaningful contributions to the organization's success.

This is how you could make an impact

1. Compliance Management:

• Provide legal advice, policy guidance, and training to employees on compliance-related matters.
• Lead the Mack Trucks and VTNA’s executive-level Compliance Committee.
• Further develop, implement, and oversee Mack Truck’s and VTNA’s compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Develop and propose compliance governance structures within Mack Trucks and VTNA to ensure effective implementation and risk management.
• Support and develop communications and activities to facilitate compliance leadership and tone from the top.
• Report on compliance activities and KPIs.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify compliance risks and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other Volvo Group compliance officers and Volvo Group business areas to share best practices, address compliance issues impacting multiple legal entities and brands, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and external legal counsel as necessary to address compliance inquiries and issues.

2. Compliance Leadership Team:

• Serve as Mack Trucks’ and VTNA’s representative on the Volvo Group’s global Compliance Leadership Team (CLT).
• Represent Mack Trucks’ and VTNA’s interest and act as the first point of contact for the CLT.
• Participate in scoping of compliance training, communication strategy, and global compliance priorities.
• Support the development of the Volvo Group’s compliance training strategy and coordinate its implementation.
• Participate in best-practice sharing with global colleagues.

3. Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay abreast of changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to our business operations.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and assess their impact on company policies and procedures.

4. Legal Counsel Activities:

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to NDAs, sales agreements, terms and conditions of sale, dealer agreements, telematic service agreements, and customer contracts.
• Draft dealer policies and bulletins.
• Provide legal advice and support to the business areas relating to competition law, anti-corruption, privacy, and export control.
• Handles other tasks as assigned.

Who are you?

You will hold a Juris Doctorate from an Accredited Law School and hold a license to practice law in at least one state. You will have a minimum of 5 years prior legal and compliance experience as a compliance officer or as in- house counsel. You will have subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas (and have experience or familiarity with all): competition law, anti-corruption law, privacy law and/or export control law. Experience in the transportation industry or with automotive or heavy truck products work is a plus.

Position reports to General Counsel Mack Trucks/Volvo Group North America.