Legal Compliance Coordinator

Join The Ocean Cleanup Mission

MISSION TO METRICS

The mission of The Ocean Cleanup is to develop and scale technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic.

You will support our mission by bringing compliance expertise to the team. This is an exceptional opportunity for driven legal professionals to apply their skills while contributing to meaningful environmental impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

THE ASSIGNMENT

As Legal Compliance Coordinator you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our organization adheres to legal and regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities include developing and implementing compliance programs, conducting assessments and audits, and training employees on compliance matters.

You will oversee the House of Policies and conduct annual reviews to ensure all essential rules and standards are adhered to. In your role, you are comfortable with managing and writing policies (like the Third Party Engagement policy, Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy, Code of Ethics) in an understandable and pragmatic manner. You will focus on the correct approach of new suppliers and partners, setting out a robust yet easy-to-use due diligence process together with the Supply Chain team. You will be involved in Data Protection and Privacy matters, overseeing GPDR compliance and coordinating the Data Privacy Register.

In case of concerns raised by Crew members, you will act as compliance officer and therefore be the main contact person to which reports are made. You will handle sensitive information, working alongside the Confidential Counsellors and P&O department where necessary, and make sure to investigate and resolve the issues while preventing future occurrences.

You will support the Legal Director and Management Board on an array of corporate governance related topics; preparing board resolutions and advising on decision-making strategies to ensure compliance with our internal corporate policies and processes. In your role, you will be working closely with the QHSE team for risk assessment and mitigation.

Are you excited to help navigate our meaningful mission through the complex web of risks and regulations to increase our impact?

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

“Even if you don’t meet every professional qualification listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if you believe you have the right skills, experience, and motivation to contribute to our mission. We recognize that talent and potential come in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and unconventional career paths. If you’re passionate about the work we do and confident in your ability to make an impact, don’t hesitate to submit your application—we’d love to hear from you”
The Ocean Cleanup Team team

• Legal professional with a master’s degree in law
• At least 5 years of experience in a compliance function
• Thorough understanding of compliance frameworks (whistleblowing, third party risk management, anti-corruption and bribery)
• Experience with corporate governance
• Experience with data protection and privacy laws
• Experience with setting up risk management frameworks (in a scale-up environment)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Affinity with intellectual property rights and labor law is a pre

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to independently deal with sensitive and confidential matters
• Pragmatic where possible, but thorough when needed
• Thrives in a fast-paced, international environment
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
• Mature and independent while being a great team player
• Intrinsic motivation to work on our ambitious and meaningful goal

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Starting date - Asap
• Location – Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
• Please note: because we are a non-profit, our salaries reflect that of an organization fully reliant on donations rather than that of a commercial entity. Conducting a pre-employment check may be part of this recruitment process. At The Ocean Cleanup, we believe we are stronger together, while harnessing the uniqueness each individual brings. That is why we take a fair, equal opportunity, and transparent approach to hiring and welcome special needs requests.