Counsel-Ethics & Compliance

The Ethics & Compliance Counsel serves as a legal advisor and strategic leader responsible for the design, execution, and continuous improvement of Valvoline Global Operations' global ethics and compliance program. This role ensures alignment with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and organizational values while enabling business objectives across diverse international markets.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law.
• Significant experience (typically 5–8 years) in ethics & compliance, internal investigations, regulatory law, ESG compliance, or related legal roles within a global organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in compliance program management, including ABAC, global trade, ESG compliance, and product regulatory frameworks (e.g., chemical regulations, product safety, transportation compliance).
• Strong knowledge of environmental and product-related regulatory regimes, including GHS, DOT hazardous materials regulations, and global product stewardship standards.
• Proven ability to lead complex, sensitive internal investigations and provide clear, risk-based recommendations.
• Experience interacting with executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders, including preparation of formal reports and presentations.
• Experience managing outside counsel and working across multiple jurisdictions.
• Exceptional analytical, judgment, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently in high-stakes situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal and regulatory concepts to non-legal audiences.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional ethics.

Benefits

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• Health Savings Account (with employer-base deposit and match)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• PTO Buy/Sell Options*
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*