Assistant Gen'l. Counsel, Anti-Bribery / Anti-Corruption Job Listing at AMD in Bayan Lepas, Penang (Job ID 73016-en-us)

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THE ROLE:

 AMD's Ethics, Risk and Compliance organization is seeking a seasoned in-house attorney to join our Ethics, Risk & Compliance team. The Assistant General Counsel will be based in Penang, Malaysia and report to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. You will assist in designing, executing, and continuously enhancing risk-based policies, controls, training, and monitoring across conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, charitable/political activities, third-party risk management, and books-and-records/internal accounting controls. You will work in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment where your legal, analytical, organizational, and investigative skills will play an impactful role in tackling some of the most complex, interesting, and cutting-edge business conduct compliance issues in the technology sector.

THE PERSON: 

• Standout colleague with a good sense of humor and positive, can-do attitude.
• Subject matter expert in ABAC (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, etc.) and third-party risk management.
• Demonstrated experience with channel partner risk management in the technology sector, including in high-risk markets.
• Hands-on experience with partner incentives and controls (special pricing/discounts, rebates, MDF, deal registration, channel marketing events, etc.).
• Data-driven mindset with capability to interpret analytics and translate insights into controls and actions.
• Strong judgment and ability to provide clear, pragmatic, risk-based advice under time pressure.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; adept at drafting policies, guidance, training and board reports.
• Able to successfully navigate within a multi-functioned organization and with external customers and partners.
• Unquestionable integrity, judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive information and matters.
• Experience in the technology, semiconductor or related global industries preferred. 
• Willingness to work across time zones.
• Enjoys learning about cutting-edge technology.
• Experience in conducting internal ethics & compliance investigations is a plus.    

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program governance
• Ensure alignment of global ethics and compliance framework with DOJ/SEC guidance and related standards.
• Maintain the Code of Conduct and related policies together with Training and Communications; drive annual governance cycles (policy refreshes, attestations, certifications).
• Define and track KPIs and prepare dashboards and periodic reports for senior leadership and the Audit Finance Committee. 

• Third-party due diligence and lifecycle management
• Assist in designing and overseeing risk-based due diligence program for third parties (with a focus on channel partners), including screening, beneficial ownership mapping, adverse media, and enhanced due diligence where warranted.
• Work with the Law Department to implement contractual safeguards (ABAC clauses, audit/termination rights, compliance obligations, flow-downs) and periodic certifications/recertifications.
• Partner with relevant business stakeholders in onboarding, monitoring, renewal and remediation/termination decisions. 

• Policies, standards, and procedures
• Draft, update, and work with Training and Communications to socialize policies covering ABAC, conflicts of interest, gifts/entertainment, charitable donations/sponsorships, political and lobbying activity, interactions with government officials, third-party risk management, etc.
• Develop practical procedures and job aids for frontline teams (COI management, ABAC red flag checklists, event protocols. etc.). 

• Conflicts of interest (COI)
• Own the COI program, including review and analysis of newly disclosed conflicts, targeted disclosure campaigns, and ongoing management of disclosed conflicts.

• Gifts, entertainment, travel, and hospitality (G&E)
• Review higher-risk requests (government touchpoints) and ensure controls over related expenditures. 

• Training
• Draft together with Training and Communications and deliver targeted training and on ABAC, G&E, COI, third-party risk management, and records controls for employees and relevant third parties.
• Manage certifications and completion reporting; tailor content for high-risk roles and regions. 

• Monitoring, testing, and analytics
• Implement continuous monitoring and targeted testing over high-risk transactions (e.g., discounts/rebates, MDF funds, T&E, charitable donations etc.).
• Use ERP/CRM and partner portal data, screening tools, and analytics to detect anomalies and red flags; drive data-informed remediation. 

• Transactional controls and books-and-records
• Partner with Internal Audit and Finance to strengthen internal accounting controls related to ABAC-sensitive expenditures and partner incentives and collaborate on design, testing, and remediation.
• Review and, where appropriate, approve exceptions and high-risk transactions. 

• M&A, JVs, and strategic projects
• Assist with pre-acquisition ABAC due diligence; assess target risks (including third-party risk) and advise on deal terms, integration plans, and remediation.
• Support post-close integration and control implementation 

• Regulatory Monitoring
• Monitor global legal and regulatory developments (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act, etc.) and related areas (e.g., competition, AML, etc.).
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries and audits; maintain documentation evidencing program effectiveness. 

• Tools, vendors, and budget
• Manage compliance technology and vendors as needed  (screening/DD platforms, workflow/approvals, analytics tools) and associated budgets.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, a license to practice law (or in-house equivalent) in relevant jurisdiction and 8-10+ years of legal experience, including 5 years focused on ABAC compliance and third-party due diligence in a multinational corporate environment and/or top-tier law firm.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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