Top Corporate Compliance Executive provides leadership and direction for an organization's compliance programs, policies, reporting, and practices. Ensures that all activities follow regulatory requirements related to the governance of the organization as well as any industry-specific or location-specific laws. Being a Top Corporate Compliance Executive oversees internal controls and auditing systems that monitor and report on regulated activities and processes. Develops risk-based compliance testing of existing procedures and controls to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance. Additionally, Top Corporate Compliance Executive evaluates and implements changes to compliance processes due to new or amended regulations. Establishes communication and training initiatives that inform stakeholders about compliance requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Corporate Compliance Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Corporate Compliance Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search is seeking a Corporate Finance attorney for our global law firm client's DC office. Our client has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Associate in the Corporate Finance practice of their Washington, D.C. office. They offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Our client is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; this is an exciting opportunity to train and work with a dynamic and nationally recognized practice group.
Job Requirements
We are looking for an experienced finance or corporate associate with exposure to finance with 1-3 years of experience. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in borrower and/or lender representations, with experience in private credit facilities, syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, asset-based lending and/or securitizations. Candidates should have experience drafting, reviewing and revising credit agreements, debt commitment letters, security agreements and closing deliverables, including secretary’s certificates, resolutions, legal opinions, schedules and exhibits. Experience in representing private equity sponsors and portfolio companies would be beneficial.
Candidates should be diligent, proactive, supportive and team oriented and possess a strong academic background with superior drafting skills and be willing to take on significant responsibility for deal management, client interaction and work product. Admission to one or more state bars is required, with prior admission to the DC bar a plus.