Senior Director, Ethics & Compliance Counsel (LATAM)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director, Ethics & Compliance Counsel to lead our compliance practice across our Latin America Operating Unit. This role offers an opportunity to leverage legal and regulatory expertise in a dynamic, international environment while contributing to Coca-Cola's mission to refresh the world and make a difference.

This strategic position will oversee a wide spectrum of compliance and regulatory areas, including Government and Public Engagement, Code of Business Conduct, Trade and Sanctions Compliance, Human Rights, and Third-Party Risk Management.

The ideal candidate will function as both advisor and strategic partner-closely collaborating with regional and global teams, embedding compliance into business operations, and influencing business strategy.

Learn more about our Code of Business Conduct.

What You'll Do for Us

• Lead Regional Compliance: Oversee compliance across the LATAM Operating Unit, integrating Coca-Cola's global compliance programs into business operations, including anti-corruption, trade, anti-money laundering, sanctions, human rights, whistleblowing, investigations, and third-party due diligence.
• Drive Global Collaboration: Serve as a key connector between global subject matter experts and regional teams to tailor compliance initiatives for LATAM while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and providing insights into regional priorities and risks.
• Identify and Mitigate Risks: Proactively evaluate and mitigate compliance risks in areas such as government dealings, competition law, environmental law, human rights, and third-party oversight. Deliver practical solutions to safeguard business operations.
• Act as a Strategic Business Partner: Integrate compliance into business processes and decision-making, offering strategic counsel in alignment with complex regulatory and ethical considerations.
• Relationship Development: Build partnerships with leaders across the business, HR, and legal functions to understand priorities, stay ahead of challenges, and maintain a proactive compliance posture.
• Engage in Cross-functionally: Work collaboratively to ensure compliance is embedded seamlessly into core business strategies.
• Manage Projects: Own global and regional projects and perform other duties, as assigned.

• Educational: Juris Doctor (JD) or international equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience with a track record of managing risk from a commercial context, with the ability to strategically integrate compliance into business operations.
• Skills: Exceptional communication, drafting, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing capabilities. Able to translate complex labor and compliance laws into business-friendly guidance.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Working Style: Comfortable working autonomously, managing multiple priorities and deadlines, and making informed decisions across diverse regulatory contexts.

• Purpose Driven: Empowerment through a purpose-driven approach that emphasizes protecting communities and delivering safe, quality products.
• Agility: Encourage innovation and new solutions to complex problems by removing barriers.
• Global Connections: Opportunities to develop and maintain global networks that facilitate learning and speed in execution.