Edynsco

Director, Legal and Compliance

Edynsco Dallas, TX

About Edynsco Engineering & Construction

With a combined 175+ years experience of its top expert personnel at the helm, Edynsco Engineering & Construction provides full-service engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services in solar energy, hydropower, manufacturing and construction to its clients around the world.

We are a diverse team of experts in solar energy, hydropower, manufacturing and construction engineers who have come together to build a sustainable future, one EPC project at a time.

Join us on this journey today. Review this opportunity and let us know how you fit, we might just go together.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Director of Legal and Compliance to join our team,

reporting directly to the Head of Global Growth Enablement. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a

strategic advisor to business leadership across various segments, including Edynsco Engineering and Construction, Edynsco Renewable Energy, Edynsco Sustainable Farms, Edynsco Real Estate Development, and Edynsco Capital Management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Legal and Compliance Advisory:
  • Provide expert guidance to business leaders on legal and compliance matters, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to different business segments, collaborating closely to address legal challenges and foster compliance best practices.
  • Corporate Risk Management:
  • Work in conjunction with country Legal and Compliance teams to formulate and implement effective corporate risk management and compliance strategies.
  • Develop and enhance processes to monitor and mitigate legal and compliance risks associated with business operations.
  • Focus on Corporate Legal Presence, Contracts, and Purchasing:
  • Lead efforts in corporate legal presence setups across business segments.
  • Oversee the drafting, review, negotiation, interpretation, and approval of supplier and customer contracts.
  • Play a key role in managing purchasing-related legal and compliance activities.
  • Contracts Oversight:
  • Manage the company's Contracts function, ensuring a streamlined and efficient process.
  • Drive excellence in contract management, from creation to execution, ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies.
  • Others:
  • Conduct thorough legal research to stay informed about relevant industry regulations and changes in

legislation.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess and mitigate legal risks associated with business

decisions and initiatives.

  • Manage relationships with external legal counsel and oversee legal proceedings when necessary.
  • Establish and maintain effective compliance programs, policies, and training to promote a culture of

integrity within the organization.

  • Monitor and assess the company's adherence to internal policies and external regulations,

implementing corrective actions as needed.

  • Advise on data protection and privacy matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and

regulations.

  • Stay abreast of emerging legal trends and proactively recommend adjustments to policies and

procedures.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • 10 years of experience in a similar legal and compliance role, preferably in a multinational corporation.
  • Proven expertise in corporate legal affairs, risk management, and compliance strategies.
  • Strong knowledge of contract law, purchasing processes, and corporate legal presence setups.

If you are a proactive legal professional with a strategic mindset and the ability to navigate complex legal

landscapes, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the legal and

compliance framework that supports our global growth initiatives.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Legal
  • Industries

    Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing

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