Compliance Counsel

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world's most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.

Our people-centered, "People First" culture and "One Firm-Firm" motto promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler's vision is to "Create a Better World through the Power of Design," and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.

Your Role

Gensler is seeking a Compliance Counsel to support the development and execution of our global compliance and ethics program. Reporting to the Director of Global Compliance, this role will help strengthen our riskbased compliance framework and support initiatives across regions and offices. This position is ideal for a midlevel compliance professional who enjoys advising on complex issues, collaborating with crossfunctional partners, and contributing to a strong culture of ethics and integrity. The role may be based on-site (5 days per week) in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, or Washington, D.C.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for a compliance professional with a desire to understand the business of design and work with creative leaders to promote a culture of ethics and integrity. Gensler is a people-first firm and this role requires an individual with exceptional communication skills who can collaborate with other groups (e.g., legal, HR, IT) and who can be a trusted advisor to leadership. We are not just looking for an extremely talented legal professional; we need someone with a passion for people and for building a culture of ethics and integrity.

What You Will Do

• Execute and enhance Gensler's global compliance and ethics program.

• Advise on compliance risks in new, developing, and higherrisk markets.

• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies and track action plans.

• Support marketspecific risk reviews for emerging geographies.

• Develop and deliver ethics training, communications, and educational materials.

• Draft and update firm policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Guide teams on data privacy and thirdparty due diligence.

• Conduct internal investigations related to ethics or regulatory issues.

• Maintain compliance records and assist with reporting to senior leadership and the Board.

Your Qualifications

• Active bar admission in the United States (any state).

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in ethics and compliance or investigations.

• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management practices.

• Exceptional communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and senior leaders. Able to communicate the importance of our ethical culture and our values.

• Experience with data privacy and/or antibribery/anticorruption (ABAC) frameworks and/or supporting compliance in new, emerging, or highgrowth international markets.

• Willingness to travel to our Gensler offices.

• Self-motivated, flexible, positive.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

**If this position is located in Los Angeles, the compensation range will be $160-180k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience**

**If this position is located in Chicago, the compensation range will be $160-$180k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience**

**If this position is located in Washington, DC the compensation range will be $155k-$175k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience**

**If this position is located in New York City, the compensation range will be $155k-$175k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience**

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