Head of Legal Compliance

5 days ago

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark NTG | Nordic Transport Group AS Full time
General Counsel | Renewable Energy | Corporate | M&A | Financing | Capital Markets | Sale & Purchase of Vessels | Offshore and Construction Contracts

Head of Legal Compliance

Are you a talented legal, ethics, risk or compliance professional seeking a unique opportunity to lead and develop a global compliance programme for a fast-growing transportation and logistics business with more than 100 subsidiaries and over 2,900 employees worldwide?

Welcome to NTG

NTG is a global freight forwarding group providing a comprehensive range of logistics services, including road, air, and ocean transport. Operating across multiple locations in over 26 countries, NTG ensures seamless logistic solutions worldwide. The parent company, NTG Nordic Transport Group A/S, is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.

Your role as Head of Compliance in NTG

We are currently looking for a Head of Compliance to join Group Legal.

Your key responsibilities as our new colleague will include:

  1. Leading and developing NTG's compliance strategy and programmes, including with respect to policy management, data protection and privacy, anti-bribery and corruption, human rights, and competition law.
  2. Managing and developing NTG's third party due diligence programme, including trade sanctions and export controls compliance.
  3. Managing NTG's whistleblower programme, including leading and supporting on internal investigations as required.
  4. Developing and delivering compliance training (in-person and e-learnings) and related awareness and guidance materials.
  5. Periodic reporting to Executive Management, the Board of Directors and external auditors.

Your work will be carried out in close cooperation with the rest of the dynamic NTG Group Legal department of 8 FTEs. Further, you will have a unique opportunity to expand your non-legal skills and knowledge through interaction with colleagues with different nationalities and professional backgrounds. In the position you will have exposure to key executive, administrative, and commercial functions in NTG.

You will report to the Group General Counsel. Willingness to travel around 10-15 days a year will be required.

We are looking for someone who has experience building, managing and/or developing compliance programmes in a global organisation.

The ideal candidate:

  • Holds a Master of Laws (cand.jur.) or equivalent applicable legal, business, financial or recognised compliance qualification.
  • Has 6+ years' experience in the compliance field.
  • Experience with business ethics and legal compliance, preferably on an international level.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
  • Proven track record of handling and prioritizing complex legal and compliance issues and managing compliance programmes.
  • Proven track record of conducting training across multiple group entities and advising on sanctions and data privacy (amongst others).
  • Comfort working with all levels of an organization, setting priorities, and managing multiple demands.
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, with strong initiative, flexibility, and business judgment.
  • Is able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels in our organization in a clear and concise manner.
  • Experience from the transport or maritime industry is a plus but not a requirement.

What do we offer?

This is your opportunity to define your role in a leading, listed Danish freight forwarding company. We work at a high pace but we have a flat structure and a very informal tone. We are busy, but never too busy to support and care for each other, and we optimize the way we get things done.

When to apply?

If you are interested in applying for a position with NTG Group Legal, please send your application (motivation letter, CV, grade transcript, and portfolio) to legaljob@ntg.com as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications is 14 March 2025. We will be conducting interviews on a continuous basis, and the job advert will be taken down as soon as we find the right candidates.

If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact:

  • Group General Counsel, Attorney-at-Law Pernille Skov Korsager
  • Telephone: +45 20 23 32 19
  • Email: pko@ntg.com

Personal Data

Personal data received with regard to this position will be processed in accordance with NTG's Privacy Notice which can be found here: Privacy Notice | NTG Nordic Transport Group A/S Denmark.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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