Legal Counsel – Sanctions, Ethics and Compliance

Job title:

Legal Counsel – Sanctions, Ethics and Compliance

Company:

SITA

Job description

Overview:WELCOME TO SITAWe’re the team that keeps airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our tech and communication innovations are the secret behind the success of the world’s air travel industry.You’ll find us at 95% of international hubs. We partner closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients, each with their own unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to find fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to make their operations run like clockwork. Want to be a part of something big?Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.ABOUT THE ROLE AND THE TEAMReporting to the Head of Sanctions, Ethics & Compliance, you will be a part of the Sanctions, Ethics and Compliance responsible for company’s global sanctions, ethics and compliance programme.As Legal Counsel – Sanctions, Ethics and Compliance, you will have a diverse role with a global remit. You will be accountable for:

• Trade sanctions and export control compliance: (70% of time). This is to support SITA global business in complying with sanctions and export controls laws and regulations, conduct due diligence, work on licenses applications to the UK, US and EU authorities, work with external lawyers on more complex matters, provide advice and training to the business on the compliance programme and its application.
• Compliance support (investigations, anti-bribery, AML, due diligence, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality and other compliance matters): 30% of time. This is to support the Head of Sanctions, Ethics and Compliance or other members of the team in the application and continuous development of various elements of the ethics and compliance programme.

Your main contacts will include GEO Legal (customer-facing lawyers), Business Unit support lawyers, Procurement team, Data Privacy team, Finance & Treasury, Internal Audit, Local Sales, Logistics, Shareholder Relationship, Supply Chain team and external counsel where applicable.WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Support the further development and maintenance of:

• the existing sanctions and export control compliance programme; and
• the existing general compliance programme – investigations, anti-bribery, AML, due diligence, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality and other compliance matters.
• Support the continuing development of a corporate culture where ethical and compliant values-based behaviour is embraced by all employees, including compliance with the SITA Code of Conduct.
• Support the design and implementation of adequate compliance policies, processes and procedures.
• Support training of staff and prepare training material.
• Support the assessment and actioning of relevant legal and regulatory requirements and changes in the regulations.
• Support counterparty screening and conduct due diligence of future and existing vendors, customers, banks and other third parties.
• Collaborate with other departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution. Participate in internal investigations.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, and support the development of those areas.
• Support corrective action plans for the resolution of issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Support the Head of Sanctions, Ethics and Compliance for monitoring the performance of the Compliance Program.

Qualifications:WHO YOU ARE:

• Law degree or Master’s in Law. Alternatively a degree or a formal qualification in Compliance.
• At least 2 years of previous work experience in the relevant field of compliance, with exposure to other compliance areas and (preferably) commercial work.
• Worked for a law firm and/or inhouse legal or compliance team.
• Experience in working in an international environment, including different cultures.
• Comfortable in presenting to different audience and able to influence and convince.
• Knowledge and experience in using modern due diligence tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.

NICE-TO-HAVE:

• Other languages
• Experience in IT, software, data and/or telecommunications industry.

WHAT WE OFFERWe’re all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We’re really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it’s like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team’s needs)⏰ Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.🌎 Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.🌿 Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health – a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.🚀 Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!🙌 Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:07:13 GMT

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