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Compliance Specialist

Ciranda Inc
  • Posted: May 30, 2024
  • Distribution
  • Hudson, WI (hybrid)
  • Junior
  • Sales

About the job

Reports To: VP, Operations
Direct Reports: None
Classification: Exempt

Ciranda is a company rooted in five core values which include: Curiosity, Courage, Collaboration, Clarity, and Character. These values shape Ciranda’s culture and drive our success, making us a remarkable company to engage with.

The Compliance Specialist develops a strong understanding of Ciranda’s core business in order to provide administrative legal and compliance support organizationally. The Compliance Specialist will create business efficiencies by closely collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to improve and organize operational processes.

What You'll Do

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as Sales or Supplier Development, to write and review agreements that embrace the nature of the stakeholder relationship without introducing unnecessary risk or limiting the scope of negotiations, consulting internal legal procedure or external legal counsel to establish terms of such agreements.
  • Review and modify miscellaneous vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements and other binding documents, ensuring compliance with corporate policy and procedure, consulting with cross-functional experts and external legal counsel as necessary to establish terms of such agreements.
  • Review agreement change requests and defaults and advise internal teams on risks and Ciranda liability as it relates to agreed upon terms.
  • Manage and regularly review assigned organizational policy and procedure, such as Business Continuity Planning, and similar, ensuring regular review and compliant execution.
  • Maintain an organizational database of contracts, and other critical documents, tracking milestones and renewals and supporting cross-functional teams with related obligations.
  • Facilitate operational efficiencies through the creation and maintenance of a library of legal document templates and forms.
  • Support the business with risk management by liaising with brokers and insurance providers, managing the insurance renewal process, ensuring sufficient coverage and managing the claims process when necessary. Manage corporate insurance policies and certificates, facilitating the procurement and renewal of such policies.
  • Assist in the completion of assigned compliance, certification or regulatory questionnaires, coordinating with certifying or regulatory bodies and supporting leadership in preparing for audits and inspections related to such.
  • Coordinate external legal resources monitoring spend and forecasting project expenses. Assist counsel in gathering documentation, evidence and other information related to litigation, complaints or other dispute resolution matters.
  • Assist in training initiatives, developing materials, facilitating schedules and potentially instructing to ensure employee education in legal, regulatory and compliance matters relevant to functional roles and responsibilities.
  • Support due diligence efforts in mergers, acquisitions, or other corporate transactions involving the company and other project work as assigned.
  • Research emerging legislation and regulatory action in the USA and Canada which may affect Ciranda and our business partners.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience in corporate legal operations or law firm.
  • Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing all tasks through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small.
  • Collaboration: Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all parties.
  • Conflict Management: Skillfully managing conflicts and complaints to achieve goals, overcome challenges, and secure support for plans and projects.
  • Continuous Process Improvement: The ability to identify process improvement opportunities & realize changes to optimize process efficiency & effectiveness & to meet changing business requirements.
  • Learning Ability: Able to absorb new information readily and put into practice effectively.
  • Risk Management: Takes measured risks into consideration while measuring business opportunity and company ability to act accordingly.

Preferred
Education

  • Business law, paralegal, legal secretary or compliance certification, such as Certified Regulatory Compliance Specialist (CRCS), desired.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, business law or other compliance studies preferred.

Hours and
Location

Company headquarters is located in beautiful downtown Hudson, WI.
All roles are hybrid with the opportunity to work from home 2-3 days per week.
Business hours are M-F and start/end times are flexible.

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About us

Are you interested in working for a mission-based company? Do you have a passion for nutritious food and natural products? Join the team of employee-owners at Ciranda in supplying brands and manufacturers with certified organic and non-GMO ingredients, helping them create cleaner, healthier products for a better world. We pride ourselves on our authentic culture and unique office environment downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, just blocks from the St. Croix River in a bustling art community. We work hard, but have fun celebrating each other and our mini-achievements along the way. Employee Benefits Include:
– Medical*, dental and vision insurance
– 100% company paid life and disability benefits
– Health Savings Account (HSA)
– Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
– 401k with employer contribution
– Paid time off (PTO) and generous paid holidays
– Employee volunteerism reimbursement benefit
– Complementary on-site well-being opportunities
– Annual bonus incentive plans
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