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Director, Legal Compliance

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Location
Cambridge, MA USA
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Legal
Salary
$172,000 - $236,500
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 5 to 8 years of professional experience in compliance, regulatory, or government contracts administration
  • Direct experience with federal government contracting and/or grants compliance (e.g., FAR/DFARS, Uniform Guidance)
  • Strong working knowledge of compliance program design, including policies, training, monitoring, and remediation frameworks
  • Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable processes
  • Excellent organizational and project-management skills
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree or relevant compliance certification (e.g., CCEP, CRCM) preferred
  • Experience designing or operating compliance programs for investment advisers or private fund managers
  • Experience building or scaling compliance programs, policies, and training within a corporate or professional services environment
  • Experience working with outside counsel or consultants to transition compliance functions in-house
What the job really is

The Director of Legal Compliance at Flagship Pioneering will be responsible for establishing and operationalizing a compliance program for government contracts and grants. This role involves building policies, training, and monitoring systems to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, particularly in financial services and capital markets. The position requires collaboration with various teams and outside advisors to create a robust compliance infrastructure as the organization expands internationally.

Benefits
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Annual incentive program
  • Retirement benefits
  • Broad range of other benefits
Things to weigh
  • The role involves building a compliance program from the ground up, which may require significant initial effort and adaptability.
  • High visibility across the organization may lead to pressure and high expectations in establishing the compliance framework.
  • In-person work structure may not suit candidates looking for remote work options.
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