Counsel-Ethics, Compliance & Product Regulatory

## Why Valvoline Global Operations?

At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

• Treating everyone with care.
• Acting with unwavering integrity.
• Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
• Delivering on our commitments with passion.
• Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer local candidates willing to work an in-office work schedule (3 days per week). *We’re also open to candidates working in a remote capacity.*

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## Ethics, Compliance & Product Regulatory Counsel

The Ethics, Compliance & Product Regulatory 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.

Operating with a high degree of independence, the role oversees global compliance governance, internal compliance investigations, and risk mitigation strategies spanning ethics, anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC), global trade compliance, environmental, social & governance (ESG) compliance, and product regulatory compliance. This includes oversight of chemical regulations, product safety, transportation and hazardous materials compliance, and product stewardship requirements across all VGO entities globally, as well as ensuring appropriate ethics and compliance standards are established, monitored, and upheld within VGO joint ventures.

The position plays a critical role in fostering a culture of integrity, managing legal and reputational risk, and providing transparent reporting and insights to executive leadership, shareholders, and the Board Audit Committee.

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## How You Will Make an Impact

### Global Ethics & Compliance Program Leadership

• Lead and evolve VGO’s global ethics and compliance program, ensuring a risk-based, scalable framework aligned with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company values across all wholly owned entities and joint ventures.
• Oversee key compliance program elements, including Code of Conduct, policy governance, ABAC, global trade compliance, ESG-related compliance, product regulatory compliance, and third-party risk management.
• Design and implement global compliance risk assessments, monitoring, and reporting processes to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of evolving regulatory, enforcement, and ESG reporting landscapes and proactively advise business leaders on emerging risks and required actions.

### Investigations & Reporting Programs Oversight

• Direct the global compliance investigations function, including ethics hotline operations, case management systems, and anti-retaliation processes.
• Independently assess allegations of misconduct to determine potential violations of law, regulation, or company policy.
• Plan, scope, and lead complex, high-risk, and confidential internal investigations from inception through resolution.
• Review and provide guidance on investigation work conducted by investigators or regional resources.
• Ensure timely documentation, reporting, and closure of investigations, including tracking remediation actions through completion.

### Governance, Reporting & Board Engagement

• Prepare and deliver comprehensive compliance reporting and analytics to the Valvoline Leadership Team, shareholders, and the Board Audit Committee.
• Support Board Audit Committee activities through preparation of compliance updates, investigation summaries, ESG-related reporting insights, and forward-looking risk perspectives.
• Provide guidance to compliance governance forums and leadership on risk posture, mitigation strategies, and program effectiveness.

### Policy, Training & Culture

• Lead the drafting, review, and enhancement of global ethics and compliance policies, including ESG reporting, environmental compliance, product stewardship, and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee development and maintenance of compliance procedures and workflows.
• Lead the design and deployment of global compliance training and communications.
• Advance a strong speak-up culture and reinforce non-retaliation principles.
• Lead the annual Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure process.

### Cross-Functional & Global Partnership

• Partner with global HR, Finance, Security, Product, Supply Chain, ESG, and Internal Audit teams to identify risks and implement solutions.
• Coordinate with regional legal teams and manage external counsel.
• Support compliance aspects of internal audits, Aramco compliance audits, ESG reporting reviews, and regulatory assessments.
• Advise on cross-border transactions, product distribution, third-party relationships, and market expansion.

### Third-Party Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Support and mature VGO’s third-party risk management program.
• Oversee risk-based due diligence and monitoring of third parties.
• Establish governance, escalation, and mitigation frameworks for third-party compliance risks.

### Product Regulatory & ESG Compliance

• Provide legal oversight on global product regulatory compliance, including chemical regulations, product safety, and stewardship obligations.
• Support compliance with environmental and ESG-related regulations and reporting frameworks.
• Advise on GHS and regional chemical regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on DOT and hazardous materials regulations.
• Partner with Product, Supply Chain, and ESG teams to ensure compliant product lifecycle management.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate requirements into actionable guidance.

### Risk Mitigation & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor investigation trends, compliance metrics, and ESG-related risks to identify systemic issues.
• Lead or support enterprise compliance initiatives, including ESG integration and regulatory readiness.
• Ensure effective follow-up on corrective and disciplinary actions.

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## What You’ll Need

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law.
• 5–8 years of experience in ethics & compliance, investigations, regulatory law, or ESG compliance.
• Expertise in compliance program management, ABAC, global trade, ESG, and product regulatory frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and product-related regulatory regimes, including GHS and DOT.
• Proven ability to lead complex internal investigations.
• Experience interacting with executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders.
• Experience managing outside counsel and working across jurisdictions.
• Exceptional analytical, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional ethics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
• Occasional travel (10–20%).
• Availability outside standard business hours as needed.

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## Benefits That Drive Themselves

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• Health Savings Account (with employer-base deposit and match)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Competitive 401(k) with 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*

*Terms and conditions apply; benefits may vary based on position or tenure.

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## Compensation

**Compensation range: $120,000–$175,000 based on experience, plus bonus eligibility.**

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## Equal Opportunity Statement

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact:

**Email:** [email protected]
*(For accommodation requests only.)*

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