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KnowBe4

Compliance Counsel (Position located in Utrecht, Netherlands)

Utrecht, Netherlands

About KnowBe4

KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by tens of thousands of organizations around the globe. KnowBe4 enables organizations to manage the ongoing problem of social engineering by helping them train employees to make smarter security decisions, every day.

Fortune has ranked us as a best place to work for women, for millennials, and in technology for four years in a row! We have been certified as a "Great Place To Work" in 8 countries, plus we've earned numerous other prestigious awards, including Glassdoor's Best Places To Work.

Our team values radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development in a welcoming workplace that encourages all employees to be themselves. Whether working remotely or in-person, we strive to make every day fun and engaging; from team lunches to trivia competitions to local outings, there is always something exciting happening at KnowBe4.

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To learn more about our team and office culture in the Netherlands, visit the following links. 
Careers Page: https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/utrecht
Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Location/KnowBe4-Utrecht-Location-EI_IE969384.0,7_IL.8,15_IC3045310.htm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowbe4/life/netherlands/

The Compliance Counsel - International will be responsible for managing the company’s various compliance initiatives. This involves co-developing and implementing policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure that management and employees understand and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements for the company and its global affiliates. This role will also be responsible for assisting with monitoring compliance with these requirements and the development of related reporting on the effectiveness of the company’s global compliance program and specific compliance matters. This position may be located in our office in Leeds, UK or Utrecht, Netherlands.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise the company regarding economic sanctions, export and import compliance, antitrust, anti-corruption/bribery, anti-money laundering, privacy, and other ethics and compliance regulations that affect the business
  • Assist in responding to suspected violations of company policies by managing and conducting end-to-end investigations and recommending corrective actions, as appropriate
  • Collaborate with other risk and controls personnel to implement, manage, and enhance all policies/protocols/SOPs to ensure best in class risk mitigation and legal compliance
  • Conduct routine audits on company’s adherence to compliance policies
  • Collaborate with internal and/or external attorneys on compliance related legal activities
  • Draft, implement, manage and enhance various compliance initiatives
  • Manage and conduct restricted party screenings
  • Identify potential risk areas, deficiencies in current compliance related practices and assist with developing appropriate program modifications and related activities to prevent and discover illegal or unethical conduct
  • Provide education and guidance to employees on ethics and compliance matters
  • Collaborate with corporate functions, such as Finance, the Legal Department, Human Resources and other business units in the internal investigation process, raising awareness of ethics and compliance program requirements, and ensuring appropriate accountability
  • Support the management of the Whistleblower Hotline
  • Implement and maintain systems and company programs to address defined compliance risk areas and measure compliance program effectiveness
  • Assess and monitor changes in all relevant laws, regulations and rules
  • Assist with global expansion, including mergers, acquisitions, and entity formations
  • Provide advice and guidance for  global subsidiary compliance
  • Respond to general requests from other departments as necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Attorney-at-law or in-house compliance counsel
  • Master of Law Degree
  • 2 years of experience in legal compliance working for a U.S. headquartered SaaS company with international presence
  • Profound knowledge of EU legal compliance (including the civil law system of one or more continental European countries)
  • Knowledge of of SaaS technology/cybersecurity industry
  • Strong verbal and written communications
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
  • Excellent time management and organization skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships between the organization’s business units
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to handle high volumes of work at a fast pace
  • Multilingual capabilities preferred (French, Swedish or German)

Our Fantastic Benefits

We offer company-wide monthly bonuses, employee referral bonuses, 401k matching (US), fully paid medical insurance (US), open/generous paid time off (length varies by country), parental leave (length varies by country), adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, certification completion bonuses, gym benefits, and a relaxed dress code - all in a modern, high-tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits, visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits.

Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.

Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.

No recruitment agencies, please.

Client-provided location(s): Utrecht, Netherlands
Job ID: 7091244002
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led