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At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. With approximately 208,000 employees, we operate in more than 170 countries and regions.
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Job Title: Senior Compliance Counsel
Job Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Main Responsibilities:
The Senior Compliance Counsel will act as a strategic advisor to business units and lead key pillars of the compliance framework. This role will independently manage complex risk assessments, oversee high-priority investigations, and design mitigation strategies for high-risk business initiatives.
•Contract & Transaction Support: Review, draft and negotiate complex compliance clauses in major commercial contracts.
•Regulator Interface: Assist in preparing responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, or enforcement actions.
•Strategic Advisory: Provide definitive, risk-adjusted legal advice to product, operations, and executive teams on complex regulatory matters.
•Program Design & Risk Assessment: Design and implement compliance frameworks for new products, market expansions, or business lines.
•Investigations Management: Lead sensitive internal investigations regarding potential compliance breaches, document findings, and recommend remedial actions.
Requirements:
•Completed both German State Examinations (1. and 2. Juristisches Staatsexamen), qualifying as a Volljurist / Volljuristin.
•5–8 years of experience, preferably with a mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house compliance experience.
•Proven track record of handling internal investigations and conducting comprehensive corporate risk assessments.
•Strong emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills to influence business leaders without direct authority.
What We Offer: We offer you an exciting professional career in one of the leading and fastest growing multinational telecommunication companies, challenging work and a competitive salary package. Personal development is ensured through many training opportunities across Europe.
Important: To be considered for this role, applicants must be eligible to work and live in the job location.
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