Sr. Corp. Counsel, Ethics & Compliance Investigations Job Listing at AMD in Austin, TX (Job ID 73017-en-us)

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At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  

THE ROLE:

AMD's Ethics, Risk and Compliance organization is seeking a seasoned in-house attorney to join our Compliance Investigations team. The Senior Corporate Counsel will be based in Austin, TX and report to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. As a member of AMD's Ethics & Compliance Investigations team, you will help us manage complex and sensitive investigations involving our products, employees, and end-users. You will work in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment where your legal, analytical, organizational, and investigative skills will play an impactful role in tackling some of the most complex, interesting, and cutting-edge business conduct compliance issues in the technology sector.

THE PERSON: 

• Creative problem-solver with a practical, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership, communication, judgment, and analytical skills.
• Able to successfully navigate within a multi-functioned organization and with external customers and partners.
• Global experience with an understanding of regional regulations and cultural differences.
• Expertise and judgment to effectively balance legal risks with business objectives to resolve complex and challenging issues.
• Able to drive intra-company and cross-functional initiatives, particularly for implementing post-investigation remediation, channel, and end-use compliance, and implementing investigations program improvements.
• Able to clearly and effectively brief senior and executive management on sensitive and complex issues.
• Unquestionable integrity, judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive information and matters.
• Insatiable curiosity and desire to uncover and follow facts where they lead, and a passion for contributing to the whole spectrum of compliance needs.
• Enjoys learning about cutting-edge technology.
• Standout colleague with a good sense of humor and positive, can-do attitude.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage a global docket of compliance reports and investigations.
• Conduct and oversee objective, thorough, and effective investigations, working across borders and jurisdictions, as necessary.
• Manage the company hotline and case management system and review and appropriately triage newly received reports.
• Manage external counsel investigations, as necessary.
• Oversee the preparation of clear, accurate, and comprehensive investigation reports documenting allegations, findings, and recommendations for discipline and corrective actions, at the appropriate detail level for each investigation.
• Work cross-functionally with Internal Audit, Human Resources and Legal Department attorneys to propose and implement post-investigation discipline and remediation plans.
• Synthesize relevant information to effectively and timely brief company executives on investigation outcomes, disciplinary measures, root causes, and remediation plans.
• Monitor and ensure completion of corrective actions recommended during investigations.
• Identify trends and patterns in investigation data to advise training, policy updates, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide support with case management, oversight, and training for investigators outside of Ethics and Compliance.
• Assist with updating the Compliance Investigations protocol and investigations policies to address evolving industry best standards and company needs.
• Assist with preparing quarterly reports to Board of Directors and Audit & Finance Committee on effectiveness of the Corporate Investigations Program.

 PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proven background in conducting complex, sensitive, and high-risk compliance investigations required.
• Experience in the technology, semiconductor or related global industries is preferred.
• Experience with the channel sales model and channel compliance is a plus.
• Experience with Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption compliance is a plus. 

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's and Juris Doctor from a reputed institution.
• License to practice law (or in-house equivalent) in relevant jurisdiction.

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