Director, Global Ethics Counsel

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Your Career

Seeking an experienced in-house counsel to join our Global Ethics Team as Director, Global Ethics Counsel. If you are a leader with a can-do attitude and a great sense of humor, who is looking to join the world’s best cybersecurity company, we have a job waiting for you. This role will provide an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and help supervise a team responsible for all global anti-corruption efforts, adoption of compliance tools, implementation of policies and compliance controls, and the design of training and compliance communications. This position includes a broad range of responsibilities, including: ensuring compliance with the Palo Alto Networks Global Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and attendant policies; partnering with cross-functional teams in implementation of compliance controls; support for projects relating to anti-money laundering, competition, and ESG compliance; periodic global risk assessment efforts; monitoring and testing of high-risk transactions; support for insider risk, anti-fraud, and other programs. This a new position that will be pivotal in ensuring the Company remains compliant with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements in a dynamic and constantly evolving legal landscape.

You will work to support our Sales, Channel, and Marketing organizations, partnering with Internal Audit, Information Security, Finance, and other assurance functions in supporting the Legal Department’s efforts to ensure compliance with a broad spectrum of laws and regulations.

Your Impact

• You will be pivotal in helping to enhance the existing global ethics and compliance program, including supporting cross-functional efforts in every market where Palo Alto Networks operates

• Act as the Company’s subject matter expert for anti-corruption and related ethics and compliance efforts, including promotion of a vibrant Speak Up culture, and driving employee engagement and compliance awareness

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business, including providing support for the channel inspection program and overall third-party risk management efforts

• Help to create, implement, and lead global compliance communication and training efforts relating to various compliance-related topics

• Draft, update, and support implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines

• Assist in the performance of periodic compliance risk assessments, contract reviews, and compliance controls

• Support preparation of executive updates, training, and communications, including briefings for members of the executive team, audit committee, and external auditors

• Oversee and ensure a risk-based, consistent approach to compliance disclosures

• Partner and support cross-functional compliance engagement with internal and external stakeholders

Your Experience 

• A U.S. law degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility for admission for Multi-jurisdictional Practice in California or equivalent military experience required

• Minimum of 8+ years of anti-corruption and general compliance experience

• General public company compliance experience and a strong understanding of the DOJ’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs and related guidance

• Excellent interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, superior work ethic, good business judgment, ability to navigate ambiguity, cultural awareness, and equal comfort in leading teams and working independently

• Nimble, flexible, and able to work well with cross-functional teams while supporting numerous projects simultaneously under tight deadlines

• Experience and familiarity with adoption and implementation of compliance systems, tools, and technology solutions

• Demonstrated success in successfully building and enhancing corporate compliance programs

• Comfort in delivering communications and training to a globally dispersed workforce

• In-house experience with a U.S. public company, including experience in anti-money laundering, competition law, and ESG regulations strongly preferred

• Superior English language, written, and verbal communication skills are a must for success in this role - Fluency in other language/s is a significant plus

The Team

Global Ethics Team is a part of the Legal Department and is responsible for providing compliance advice and guidance to employees and business partners, conducting internal investigations, managing and implementing the Global Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and attendant policies, compliance communications and training, third-party risk management, and general legal and compliance support.

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $235,000 - $323,500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.