Director, Ethics & Compliance Counsel (LATAM)

Director, Ethics & Compliance Counsel (Latin America)

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Counsel with a growth mindset to lead compliance across our Latin America operating unit. This strategic role requires a proactive compliance professional who can effectively integrate compliance into our business operations, provide high-quality advice to senior leaders, and serve as a trusted business partner. The successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing business priorities and make impact across multiple areas of responsibility.

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What You’ll Do for Us:

• Serve as regional compliance lead for our LATAM operating unit, supporting day-to-day management of Coca-Cola’s global ethics and compliance program, including Code of Business Conduct, anti-corruption, trade compliance, whistleblowing and investigations.

• Act as a strategic business partner, embedding compliance into day-to-day business processes and decision-making.

• Provide proactive and high-quality advice to advance business objectives while maintaining compliance standards.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with leaders and stay apprised of their goals, challenges, and initiatives.

• Actively participate in cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance is integrated into business plans and strategies.

• Develop and deploy initiatives across networks to ensure widespread compliance knowledge and capabilities.

• Proactively identify, assess, and address regional risks, providing actionable insights and advising teams on strategies.

• Manage global projects and perform other duties, as assigned.
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or international equivalent preferred.

• 6+ years of experience.

• Proven track record of managing risk from a commercial context, with the ability to strategically integrate compliance into business operations.

• Experience providing clear and practical counseling to cross-functional audiences.

• Background in compliance, including anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, and investigations.

• Ability to work autonomously and independently, taking initiative and making informed decisions.

• Growth and enterprise mindset; Excellent communication and drafting skills; Strong cross-functional engagement and influencing skills; Ability to work virtually with colleagues across the globe and manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Languages: Spanish and English speaking required.
  

Position Details:

• Location: Mexico City, Mexico or Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

• Hybrid work schedule - 3 days per week in person and 2 days virtual.

• Individual contributor role - no direct reports.
  

What We Can Do for You:

• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.

• Agile Work Environment: We embrace agile, with leadership that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to innovate and discover new solutions to complex problems.

• Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.