Associate General Counsel of Compliance

Position Overview

We are seeking an Associate General Counsel of Compliance to join our team. Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, you will collaborate with the CCO and other senior leadership to design and implement a successful global compliance program across many business units, functions, and jurisdictions. In addition to building a risk-based program that identifies and prevents noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations, you will also lead investigations into potential violations of HD’s Code of Business Conduct, policies, or applicable laws, and direct regulatory engagement and remedial action as warranted.

What you'll do

• Global Compliance Advice: Provide expert counsel to business stakeholders on a variety of global compliance issues, including data privacy and security, anti-corruption, sanctions, whistleblowing, and general third-party risk management.
• Internal Investigations and Reporting: Lead internal investigations into potential compliance issues, respond to complex regulatory or governmental inquiries, manage helpline reports and caseload, ensure effective implementation of remediation plans, and report progress to HD leadership.
• Compliance Training and Communication: Lead the global compliance training strategy and develop related materials, including communications, ensuring that the HD’s staff understand all relevant legal and ethical obligations. Educate senior leaders, including those in gatekeeping roles, on key regulatory risks.
• Policy Development and Integration: Develop, periodically update, and manage HD’s Code of Business Conduct and related policies in line with leading guidance on corporate compliance programs. Design and advise on processes, procedures, and controls needed for operational integration and effectiveness.
• Data Protection: Manage HD’s Global Data Protection Framework and partner with Information Security to investigate and remediate data incidents, file breach notifications, and engage with regulators as needed.
• Third Party Risk Management: Develop and advise on processes to manage potential risk posed by third parties in all areas of the business, including M&A, particularly with regard to anti-corruption, sanctions, modern slavery, and other trade restrictions
• All other duties as assigned

Who you are

• Experience: 6+ years of in-house and/or outside counsel experience in a compliance role within a global organization.
• Education: JD or equivalent degree and bar affiliation.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor team members and model best practices.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Investigation Experience: Proven experience with investigations of sensitive claims.
• Business Acumen: Strong business acumen with the ambition to contribute broadly across the business.

What's in it for you?

• Annual base salary range: $168,000- $228,000
• Bonus target range: 40-55%
• Opportunity to participate in the company's Bonus Swap program, including potential matching restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Enjoy our Flexible Time Off (FTO) program designed to support work–life balance (excludes new hires in Illinois).
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.

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