Sanctions Compliance Legal Counsel

Sanctions Compliance Legal Counsel

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world-s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organisation driven by the Aponte family.

Today, we continue to focus on caring for customers, employees and the environment.

From a one-vessel operation to a globally respected business we have an unfaltering commitment to people that have passion, creativity and willing to make a change. Do you recognize yourself?

Then come work with us and be part of MSC-s family.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Sanctions Compliance Legal Counsel you will:

• Provide a full service to MSC, MSC-s subsidiaries, worldwide agencies and their respective directors, managers and employees on sanctions compliance, to ensure that the company meets its regulatory requirements.  
• Develop, maintain, and revise policies and procedures related to compliance with sanctions laws and regulations.
• Legal monitore within the area of competence and the coordination with external legal  counsels where required.
• Promote and control the implementation of the company-s policies within the area of competence,  communicating, performing trainings and due diligence tasks.  
• Review compliance related certificates or clauses to preserve MSC-s contractual interests, with customers, suppliers or business partners. 

YOUR BACKGROUND

General requirements:    

• Master-s degree in law and experience in a law firm and/or legal department of a multinational  company.
• Admitted to the Swiss BAR.
• 2-3 years of relevant sanctions compliance experience.  
• Fluent in English - Knowledge of a major language is an asset.  
• Strong organizational and communication skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate/persuade others at all levels, including the company-s Compliance  management, customers, suppliers or business partners, whether in writing or orally, individually or to a large audience. 

Technical skills: 

• Knowledge in sanctions compliance
• OFAC, EU, SECO, HMT/OFSI 
• Experience in managing the implementation of Compliance programs.  
• Knowledge and interest in shipping and international trade.  

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Based in Geneva.
• Full Time.
• Permanent Role.
• Starting ASAP.

 Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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