Director, Corporate Compliance and Ethics

Lineage is one of the world's leading temperature-controlled industrial REITs and integrated solutions providers with an unrivaled global network of over 400 strategically located facilities, totaling nearly 2 billion cubic feet of capacity across countries in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Coupling industry-leading expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions and innovative technology, Lineage partners with the world's largest food and beverage companies to increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, minimize supply chain waste, and, most importantly, help feed the world. In recognition of the company's leading innovations and sustainability initiatives, Lineage has been named a CNBC Disruptor 50 Company for three consecutive years, twice named a US Best Managed Company, named the No. 1 Data Science company, and 23rd overall on Fast Company's list of The World's Most Innovative Companies.


As the Director, Corporate Compliance and Ethics at Lineage, you will develop, implement, and oversee Lineage's corporate compliance and ethics initiatives and programs, including global data privacy. This position will be responsible for key compliance initiatives, including policies and procedures, internal investigations, training, compliance counseling, diligence screening and compliance related monitoring and risk assessments. This position is critical to supporting Lineage's strategic and operational objectives by championing a centralized, coordinated enterprise-wide approach to corporate compliance and ethics across multiple business units with a particular focus in North America. This role requires a deep understanding of corporate compliance and ethics, global data privacy regulations, risk mitigation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Corporate Compliance & Ethics Program Leadership:
  
  

• Provide strategic leadership to and support all corporate compliance and ethics initiatives working closely with the VP, Global Corporate Compliance & Ethics, global corporate compliance and ethics team, regional legal counsel as well as regional facility and functional leadership.
  
  

• Provide subject-matter expertise and guidance on relevant compliance and related regulatory matters, including, without limitation, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, ESG (including modern slavery), data privacy (including GDPR), cyber and data security, customs and trade compliance, whistleblowing, sanctions and antitrust.
  
  

• Lead cross-functional teams in compliance initiatives and collaborate with global corporate compliance and ethics team on global initiatives.
  
  

• Partner with VP, Global Corporate Compliance & Ethics to select and monitor compliance vendors.
  
  

• Prepare and present periodic reporting to key stakeholders and senior leadership.
  
  

• Ethical Culture
  
  

• Design and implement initiatives to assess and strengthen Lineage's ethical culture.
  
  

• Training and Education:
  
  

• Develop and deliver compliance training programs to educate employees on relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
  
  

• Foster a culture of compliance through ongoing communication and awareness initiatives.
  
  

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
  
  

• Lead best in class annual risk assessments to identify the most significant risks affecting Lineage.
  
  

• Collaborate with business units to implement strategies for mitigating and managing identified risks.
  
  

• Monitoring and Auditing:
  
  

• Establish and oversee monitoring and auditing processes to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
  
  

• Conduct internal audits to identify areas of improvement and address potential compliance issues.
  
  

• Reporting and Investigations:
  
  

• Provide oversight to Lineage's ethics reporting resources, including the Lineage Ethics Hotline, including tracking and assessment of key performance indicators to maintain an effective reporting mechanism, escalation and remediation processes for compliance concerns and whistleblower reports.
  
  

• Conduct and manage internal investigations, including allegations of violations of Lineage's code of conduct, and respond to whistleblower events in coordination with internal stakeholders, ensuring a fair and thorough process.
  
  

• Policy and Regulatory Updates:
  
  

• Create and maintain policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards.
  
  

• Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations affecting the organization.
  
  

• Update and revise compliance policies and procedures accordingly.
  
  

• Collaboration with Legal Team:
  
  

• Collaborate with regional legal counsel to address compliance-related legal matters.
  
  

• Provide support to compliance-related due diligence in connection with Lineage's M&A activity.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or certification with CCEP; Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
  
  

• 10 years of experience in corporate compliance and ethics role, which includes significant involvement in the design, implementation and administration of corporate compliance and ethics programs gained through a major law or accounting firm, government enforcement position or multinational corporation.
  
  

• Strong knowledge in anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, ESG (including modern slavery), data privacy (including GDPR), cyber and data security, customs and trade compliance, whistleblowing, sanctions and antitrust.
  
  

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organization.
  
  

• A self-starter with ability to function at a high level of effectiveness, flexibility, autonomy, and initiative without daily interaction with management.
  
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience accurately interpreting and explaining state and federal laws, rules, contracts, regulations, and policies using plain talk.
  
  

• Experience delivering presentations to diverse audiences on a variety of laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
  
  

• Proficient in technology solutions and systems.
  
  

• Collaborative and consultative team player who possesses an ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
  
  

• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, growing company and adjust quickly to change.
  
  

• Must be able to manage multiple competing requests and ensure that projects are completed on a timely basis.
  
  

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.