Senior Counsel, Compliance & Data Privacy

Senior Counsel, Compliance & Data Privacy

Houston, TX (On-Site)

LHH is partnering with a global energy services organization to identify a Senior Counsel, Compliance & Data Privacy. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to build and shape a global compliance function in a high-impact, highly visible position.

Company Overview

Our client is a publicly traded, mid-sized global services company supporting the energy sector, with operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. With a long-standing presence in the market and a footprint in more than 50 countries, the organization delivers specialized technical and laboratory services to a diverse international client base.

Position Overview

This role will report directly to the General Counsel and will be responsible for developing and leading key components of the company's global compliance and data privacy programs. The position is highly cross-functional and will partner closely with business leaders, IT, cybersecurity, audit, and international teams.

This is a build position, not a maintenance role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assess current practices, identify gaps, and implement scalable compliance frameworks across a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company's global compliance program, with a focus on sanctions, export controls, and regulatory compliance
• Advise leadership on evolving legal and regulatory requirements and associated business risks
• Oversee and enhance data privacy initiatives, including data protection, cross-border data transfer considerations, and incident response
• Conduct and manage internal investigations related to compliance and ethics matters
• Design and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls to support compliance objectives
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate compliance into business operations
• Support training initiatives and promote a strong culture of compliance across the organization

Candidate Profile

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership
• 7+ years of legal experience in a corporation or law firm
• Demonstrated experience in compliance, sanctions, export controls, and/or regulatory risk management
• Exposure to global operations and cross-border regulatory frameworks preferred
• Ability to operate independently in a lean environment and take ownership of building processes from the ground up

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter with strong initiative and accountability
• Comfortable working in a lean, high-visibility legal team
• Practical, business-oriented mindset
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Interest in building and developing programs in a growing organization

Work Environment

• Houston-based role (Northwest Houston)
• Primarily on-site environment with flexibility for professional scheduling needs

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a global organization at a critical point of growth and development within its legal and compliance function. The role offers meaningful autonomy, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the ability to build a program that will have a lasting impact across the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state,

and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $240,000.00 to $265,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Carolyn Aberman

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.