About this role
As Ethics Compliance Counsel you will be reporting directly to the Senior Ethics Compliance Manager – MENA/KSAB and supporting the implementation and oversight of legal compliance and corporate ethical culture for Weatherford, ensuring compliance with the code of conduct, policies, procedures, and applicable local and international laws and regulation. You will provide day-to-day compliance guidance to regional business stakeholders, supports internal investigations, assists with third-party due diligence, and contributes to regional risk mitigation initiatives. You will be supporting selected countries within the MENA GeoZone and also participates in select global ethics initiatives and projects, providing regional insight and execution support while developing broader program leadership capability.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day ethics compliance guidance to business leaders and functional teams across selected countries in Middle east & North Africa, supporting interpretation and application of global policies including the Code of Conduct, Anti-Corruption, Conflicts of Interest, and Third-Party Due Diligence requirements.
- Lead or support internal investigations within MENA of potential ethics violations, including allegations of bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest, and other misconduct.
- Conduct and review third-party due diligence for MENA based agents, distributors, consultants, and business partners; identify red flags, recommend mitigation measures, and monitor compliance conditions.
- Support regional risk identification and monitoring activities, including participation in risk assessments, pulse checks, audits, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Assist with periodic updates, localization, and implementation of ethics policies and business practices within MENA to ensure alignment with global standards and regional regulatory expectations.
- Engage and support the MENA/KSAB Ethics Ambassador network. Participate in Ambassador calls, case discussions, and regional coordination efforts to strengthen local ethics culture and communication.
- Design and deliver ethics training programs, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers within MENA.
- Monitor compliance with the FCPA and other relevant anti-corruption legislation across MENA’s operations.
- Collaborate with other departments including HR, Sales, Supply chain, Finance, Internal Audit, and HSE on cross-functional ethics initiatives.
- Represent the ethics function in regulatory inquiries and external audits.
- Provide regular reporting on ethics metrics, trends, and program effectiveness to MENA leadership.
- Contribute to assigned global compliance projects or workstreams, providing MENA input and supporting harmonization of practices across regions under the direction of senior compliance leadership
Required
- Minimum 6-8 years Ethics Compliance experience is required
- Fluent in English both written and verbal
- Qualified Lawyer
- Willing to travel within the MENA region and Internationally when required
Preferred
- Additional language Arabic/French
- Currently based in United Arab Emirates
- Background in Oil & Gas
Qualifications
- Law Degree