Compliance Counsel – EMEA & APAC

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees in 30 countries, Adient operates more than 200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual foam, trim and metal components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit www.adient.com.
 

Reporting to the Sr. Counsel, Compliance, this position supports the Compliance legal function for the EMEA and APAC regions. Based in Bratislava, Slovakia, the role provides day-to-day legal and program support across key compliance risk areas (including anti-bribery/anti-corruption, competition/anti-trust, international trade and sanction compliance, and supply chain compliance), assists with compliance risk identification and mitigation, conducts compliance investigations, and helps implement elements of Adient’s Ethics and Compliance Program.

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  Provide legal and program support on key compliance risks relevant to EMEA and APAC operations, including competition/anti-trust, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, international trade and sanction compliance, supply chain compliance, and related compliance topics

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  Support identification of compliance risks and assist with developing and tracking mitigation actions in partnership with business stakeholders

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  Monitor new developments and changes to laws and regulations applicable in EMEA and APAC (including EU requirements) that may impact Adient’s Ethics and Compliance Program; summarize key changes and escalate as appropriate

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  Conduct and support compliance investigations by helping scope issues, collecting and organizing documents, coordinating interviews, and drafting investigation summaries and recommended remediation at the direction of senior compliance counsel

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  Assist with compliance support for joint venture and third-party relationships in EMEA and APAC, including coordinating due diligence steps and maintaining supporting documentation       

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  Help prepare materials for EMEA and APAC compliance governance meetings (e.g., Regional Compliance Committee updates), including metrics, case summaries, and training status      

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  Support implementation of compliance training by helping tailor content for relevant audiences, coordinating logistics (online/in-person), and tracking completion

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  Support high-risk third-party due diligence in EMEA and APAC by reviewing submissions for completeness, coordinating follow-ups, documenting outcomes, and escalating red flags for review and approval by senior compliance counsel

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  Partner with the business stakeholders to promote Adient’s culture of integrity, respond to routine compliance questions, and ensure issues are routed to the appropriate subject-matter owner        

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  Assist with updating compliance policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures; help draft communications and guidance for EMEA and APAC stakeholders

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  Collaborate with Legal, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Finance, Supplier Compliance COE, Purchasing, Customs, IT and Engineering and other functions to support consistent application of the global Ethics and Compliance Program

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  Develop working relationships across functions to embed compliance into operations; contribute to knowledge sharing and process improvements across the Compliance team

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  Perform other compliance-related tasks and special projects, as assigned

• Law degree (J.D., LL.M., or local equivalent) from an accredited institution; admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (or ability to obtain/maintain in good standing, as applicable)

• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience (law firm and/or in-house) post bar exam, including experience within one or more of the following areas: anti-bribery/anti-corruption, competition/anti-trust, internal investigations, supply chain compliance, or related compliance topics

• Ability to communicate clearly with business partners and work effectively in a matrixed, international environment; able to translate compliance requirements into practical guidance with appropriate supervision

• Experience conducting internal investigations (e.g., fact gathering, document review, interview coordination, drafting summaries) and maintaining confidentiality

• Experience supporting third-party due diligence processes (or strong interest and ability to learn), including issue spotting and documentation

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters, follow defined processes, and meet deadlines; proactive and detail-oriented.  Demonstrate highest ethical standards.

• Occasional travel may be required, including within EMEA

• Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills. Written and spoken English skills required.  English is the primary language for this role. Additional EMEA or APAC language skills – in particular Chinese and German are a plus