Senior Counsel, Ethics & Compliance

Morrisville, NC

Why Work at Lenovo

Here at Lenovo, we believe in smarter technology that builds a brighter, more sustainable and inclusive future for our customers, colleagues, communities, and the planet.

And we go big. No, not big—huge.

We’re not just a US$70 billion revenue Fortune Global 500 company, we’re one of Fortune’s Most Admired. We’re transforming the world through intelligent transformation, offering the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices, infrastructure, and solutions. With more than 71,500 employees doing business in 180 markets, we help millions—not just the select few—experience our version of a smarter future.

The one thing that’s missing? Well… you...

To help sustain our core value of teamwork with integrity and trust, we are looking for a dynamic Senior Manager, Ethics and Compliance, who will play a key role in designing, administering, and supporting Lenovo's global ethics and compliance program. The position reports into the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer.

Responsibilities and duties include:

Providing ethics and compliance advice to employees and business leaders globally, including advice on anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and other related legal requirements.
Managing the company's Third-Party Due Diligence program.
Performing assessment, analysis, monitoring, and reporting on compliance risks.
Developing and communicating compliance policies, processes, and controls.
Drafting and delivering engaging and effective compliance training, presentations, and communications on a global basis.
Supervising and independently conducting internal investigations.
Management of Lenovo's internal whistleblower hotline and other reporting channels.
Manage a global team of 4-5 direct reports.

Work Location: Raleigh, NC or Chicago, IL preferred; remote candidates considered

Position Requirements: Basic Qualifications

A minimum of 8 years of experience dealing with anti-bribery/anti-corruption issues or working as part of an ethics and compliance program
J.D. Degree
Current bar membership in the US

Preferred Qualifications:

Highest standard of ethics and professional integrity.
Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours to communicate with global teams.
Project management experience, including the ability to manage a number and variety of mission-critical projects.
Team player and consensus builder who can effectively and efficiently collaborate and build relationships with employees and business colleagues both globally and across all levels of the organization.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated ability in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization.
Proven ability to achieve objectives within a complicated and matrixed organization.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple matters simultaneously with attention to detail.
Global experience highly preferred.
Prior experience managing people.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Lenovo adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for US-based employees. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to Lenovo’s US Vaccination Policy and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to any applicable accommodations. To be fully vaccinated means individuals must receive the full series of a vaccine either approved by the FDA or WHO and listed by the CDC (e.g. two dose of the Moderna, AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines; or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine). This applies to all US-based employees, contractors and interns, regardless of work location. As a condition of employment, you must provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or follow Lenovo’s accommodation process.