Ethics & Compliance Attorney II

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.  This position may be filled anywhere in the United States. Preference may be given to candidates that can work in one of the CannonDesign locations.    ABOUT THE ROLE Joining CannonDesign as an In-House Ethics and Compliance Counsel offers a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative and dynamic team within a leading architectural engineering firm.

What makes this role unique:

• Collaborative Environment: CannonDesign offers a team-oriented and collaborative work culture, where diverse professionals work closely together, sharing ideas, and supporting each other. 
• Direct Impact: You will have the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work within the organization, from the initial stages to the final outcome, providing a sense of accomplishment and involvement. 
• Diverse ethical and compliance matters: Engage in a wide range of issues, ensuring a varied and stimulating work experience that goes beyond the typical scope of in-house ethics and compliance roles. 
• Support a stand-alone Ethics and Compliance Program with direct reporting line to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Career Advancement: This is an ownership-level position with opportunities for growth based on your ability to take on responsibility and work independently, with clear paths for progression within the Firm.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the in-house environment, where tracking every minute of your time is not required, allowing for a healthier work-life balance. 
• Join CannonDesign and be part of a team that values collaboration, impact, and growth. Apply now to take the next step in your legal career.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Legal Advisory: Serve as the point of contact for ethics and compliance questions within the Firm, guiding a wide-variety of matters, including, organizational and individual conflict, gifting, the receipt and use of Non-Public Information, RFPs, RFQs, working within government entity agreements and expectations, training, and providing daily advice to a wide variety of domestic and international colleagues who will rely on your education and expertise to guide them through specific and complex issues.
• Due Diligence: Support your colleagues through the acquisition and analysis of publicly sourced data. This is mission-critical in the day-to-day guidance you will be providing to your colleagues when introducing new partners to the organization, in the Firm’s merger and acquisition activities, including the training and the integration processes.
• Nurture and enhance our due diligence program. Strong analytical skills are necessary to be a successful candidate.
• Inform: Provide input to the CEO, Board of Directors, and other Executives on identified or potential risks with remediation plans to minimize those risks.  Assist in the Firm’s adherence to risk management - policies and facilitate their implementation across the organization.
• Communicate: Be a relationship builder in the Firm, contributing to an effective communication program for the department. Collaborative personality a must.
• Investigate: Participate in or lead investigations (formal or informal). Respond to alleged violations of policies, procedures, and the Code of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. 
• Create: Develop and draft new practices and policies as well as periodically review and update the Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Pro-active Actions: Identify potential areas of vulnerability or risk through audit and monitoring with recommendations to mitigate them.
• Teach: Participate in office or team meetings with Ethics and Compliance updates. Teach employees about our policies and procedures. Identify appropriate employee training (new or existing).
• Counsel: Respond with urgency to employee questions or concerns.
• Lead: Become the POC with E+C Integrity Champions in every office. Participate in various internal groups as their E+C resource.
• Manage: Multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and prioritize projects along with ad hoc requests/initiatives.
• Partner: With IT to grow and enhance the AI program.
• Serve: Aas an Ethics and Compliance thought leader to internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond: to a wide variety of inquiries in a timely manner.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• A Juris Doctorate is required.
• A passion for legal, ethics and compliance matters.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience is required.
• Must be admitted to the bar in the United States.
• Proven experience in due diligence searches and analysis is essential.
• Experience in the architectural, engineering, or construction industry is preferred.
• Experience in software applications, AI, and due diligence search tool is advantageous.
• Exceptional skills in writing, research, communication, timeliness, and organization are crucial.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision in a remote setting.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments in a fast-paced environment is a must.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, business and organizational needs.
• Ability to be a thought leader and relationship builder is essential.
• Auditing experience is a plus.
• Industry certification, such as the CCEP or CCEP-I credential, a plus.

The salary range for this position is $109,400 to $138,600 annually.   This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.   ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.   ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.   As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.   CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.