Director, Risk Management and Compliance

At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day. Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California. Status Exempt General Summary Primarily responsible for providing strategic direction, overseeing, managing, providing in-house legal advice and services relating to risk management and compliance issues involving corporate regulatory concerns, labor and employment-related matters, corporate governance, and cybersecurity and privacy issues. Responsible for supervising attorneys and paralegals in providing in-house legal services involving risk management and compliance issues. This role is also responsible for coordinating with legal department management, business stakeholders, outside legal counsel, Kia America’s parent company, and other affiliated companies to manage the foregoing matters. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Priority One – 30% Manage, oversee and provide strategic legal advice and legal services relating to regulatory compliance and legislative affairs, including, without limitation, import/export regulations, anti-corruption programs, antitrust, tax matters, guidance on mobility issues, general corporate environmental regulations, and supply chain regulations. Priority Two – 30% Manage, oversee and provide strategic legal advice and legal services relating to a wide variety of employment-related matters, including recruiting, accommodations, leaves of absence, team member relations, compensation and benefits, HR policies and procedures, and immigration; advising Human Resources team and executives on policy decisions, emerging risk areas, risk mitigation strategies; drafting and negotiating employment-related agreements; responses to demand letters, agency matters, and other regulatory inquiries; and handing of employment related disputes, including overseeing and managing relationships and costs with outside counsel handling employment litigation. Priority Three – 30% Manage, oversee and provide strategic legal advice and legal services relating to cybersecurity and privacy obligations with the goal of complying with applicable laws and regulations and mitigating risks associated with a cybersecurity breach or breach of company privacy commitments. Oversee and provide legal counsel and advice and drafting of documents relating to cybersecurity and privacy issues and privacy policies as they relate to sales, marketing, connected vehicle products, and other areas of the Company. Oversee and respond directly to or assist business units with responding to requests from Auto-ISAC, regulators, or the media relating to the Company’s management of consumer data, cyber risks or cyber intrusions. Priority Four –10% Manage, oversee, and provide strategic legal advice and legal services relating to corporate governance issues, including preparing and revising relevant documents, such as bylaws, resolutions, meeting minutes, and advising the Company’s board of directors. Provide reporting to the legal department and executives Personally Performed Duties Lead and manage a team of risk management and compliance attorneys and other staff members in managing their re…

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