Legal Counsel – Ethics, Compliance & Investigations

The Counsel and Investigator based in GTBC, Chennai, will handle investigations, including investigations into potential violations of law, on behalf of the Company. This role is part of the global Compliance, Ethics, and Integrity Office within the Office of General Counsel. The Counsel and Investigator will be responsible for conducting investigations into alleged violations of law by Company employees and by the Company itself. The Counsel and Investigator will also investigate incidents involving alleged violations of Company policies and unethical behavior. We require individuals with the highest integrity who can work independently to conduct investigations and mitigate risk to the Company. We investigate issues throughout the Company, which provides this position insight into all aspects of the business. We work closely with our trusted colleagues from the broader Office of General Counsel (OGC), People Matters (PM), Human Resources (HR), Global Security, General Auditor’s Office (GAO), and Internal Control (IC) to resolve reported and identified concerns.

• Assess allegations, properly scope and conduct investigations.

• Identify and assess legal issues arising out of complaints lodged through the Company’s SpeakUp channels. 

• Provide legal analysis and legal advice to the Company on how to address any confirmed violations of the law. 

• When necessary, work with outside counsel in addressing/assessing legal issues arising out of investigations. 

• Align scoping and investigation procedures with SI Management to ensure proper scope and timely completion of investigations. 

• Conduct professional and tailored investigations including systems review, investigative interviews and communication with complainants. 

• Perform email reviews and other data analysis of collected information.

• Provide timely and well synthesized investigation reporting and updates to management. 

• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize changing workloads.

• Routinely engage with leadership and cross functional teams. Effectively deliver difficult or unpopular messages with a diplomatic, solution-oriented approach.

• Support remediation both internally and externally, as needed.

• Provide accurate and timely updates in the case reporting system.

Position Requirements / Primary Skills Required:

• High integrity and ethics.

• Self-starter.

• Excellent legal issue spotter.

• Excellent writer. 

• Ability to have difficult, sometimes confrontational, conversations. 

• Curiosity, patience, and emotional resiliency with outstanding interpersonal skills. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail, thoroughness, objectivity, and precision as reflected in research and reporting.

• High level of professionalism. 

• Ability to learn and comprehend quickly.

• Ability to analyze, interpret, and succinctly summarize large volumes of data and other information.

• Able to ensure confidentiality in investigative matters.

• Ability to handle the investigation independently or with a team.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.

• Familiarity with Relativity is expected.

Desired Qualification:

• A full time Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from an accredited college/university.

• Relevant investigations experience is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years at a law firm, corporation, or government agency handling investigations. 

Desired Experience:

• Preference for experience working with a global team.

• Experience with fraud and misconduct, forensic accounting, third-party risk management, human resources, conflicts of interest, theft, and bribery investigations.

• Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community, and with suppliers. 

• Experience in evaluating information to determine compliance with company policies and procedures, laws, and regulations. 

• Experience in analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.

Experience with project management (planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project goals and objectives).