Compliance Counsel - Dublin

Country: Ireland

Req ID: 525514

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

About CRH

CRH is the leading provider of building materials critical to modernizing infrastructure. With our team of 83,000 people across 4,000 locations, our unmatched scale, connected portfolio, and deep local relationships make us the partner of choice for transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects, shaping communities for a better tomorrow. CRH (NYSE: CRH) is a member of the S&P 500 Index. For more information, visit www.crh.com.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

CRH are currently hiring a Compliance Counsel to join our team. The role of Compliance Counsel is a newly created role, working directly with the Compliance team and reporting to the Senior Compliance Counsel.

The role will work as part of the wider Legal & Compliance Function in the implementation and management of the Global Compliance Program. CRH culture puts people at the centre of everything we do. Career development is fully supported to enable further progression.

This role will be based primarily in Dublin, in the Group Headquarters at Stonemasons Way.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Compliance Support: As part of a wider team, supporting the design and implementation of the Global Compliance Program. Responsible for discrete areas of the Compliance Program, and associated reporting requirements. Horizon scanning across CRH’s footprint in respect of regulatory and compliance developments and stakeholder requirements. Provides thought leadership for CRH’s compliance efforts generally by staying up to date with compliance industry best practices and changes in laws and regulations, to ensure continuous improvement of the Global Compliance Program as appropriate for a NYSE listed company with a global presence. Monitors and develops the effectiveness of the Compliance Program.

Business Support and Cross-Functional collaboration: Supporting the business and Group functions on legal issues relevant to the Global Compliance Program and addressing changes in the law that impact CRH’s business. Working with the business to develop and improve the Global Compliance Program.

Policy Development: Develop and manage Global Compliance policies.

Compliance Initiatives: Collaborating in the management of customized compliance initiatives on a global basis to address stakeholder requirements and regulatory and compliance developments in areas such as competition/antitrust, data privacy, cyber, AI, bribery, fraud, international trade and whistleblowing.

Investigations: Supporting the management of hotline reporting and investigations as appropriate.

Training: Contributing to the design and delivery of relevant Compliance training.

Individual Competencies:

For this role you should be/have:

Drive Results - Consistently achieving objectives, even under tough circumstances, pushing self and others to accomplish goals.

Have Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

A problem-solver who is collaborative, pragmatic, resilient and creative.

Be Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Collaborate - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Experience and Education:

You are/have:

A qualified lawyer with ~3 to 5 years’ experience including experience of working in-house, or interfacing with a PLC or large multinational, or in a law firm, with regulatory compliance and/or litigation/investigatory experience.

A proven ability to upskill in different areas of law and/or international regulatory frameworks.

What CRH Offers You

A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Highly competitive salary package

Comprehensive secondary benefits

Significant contribution to your pension plan

Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application. Following a positive review of your application, you will be invited to an introductory call with one of our Recruiters.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

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Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.

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