Legal Compliance Specialist

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Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is seeking a highly motivated and detailed Compliance Specialist to join our Ethics & Legal Compliance team within the Legal & Compliance Organization. The Compliance Specialist will play a key role in supporting KLA's global compliance program, with a focus on anti-corruption, conflicts-of-interest, and third-party compliance efforts. The role requires strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced environment to ensure sound risk management and global regulatory alignment. The successful candidate will bring expertise in compliance across areas such as third-party due diligence, conflicts of interest, and compliance data reporting, along with experience coordinating policy management platforms. This role also requires a proactive approach to cross-functional engagement, including close coordination with Internal Audit to identify and address risk areas and strengthen internal controls.

• General

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of KLA's global compliance program; lead and track compliance-related projects.

• Policy Administration:

• Be a project manager for policy administration across KLA. Maintain and evolve compliance-related policies, particularly around anti-bribery, gifts & entertainment, conflicts of interest, and third-party engagement. Prior experience with digital tools such as the NAVEX suite, including PolicyTech, and building O365 SharePoint sites is strongly preferred.

• Third-Party Due Diligence & Management:

• Lead end-to-end due diligence and risk assessments for third parties (involving state-owned enterprises or higher-risk jurisdictions), ensuring appropriate onboarding, renewal, and escalation processes are followed in accordance with anti-corruption laws and KLA policies.

• Conflicts of Interest:

• Administer and enhance the KLA conflicts of interest process, including disclosure reviews, mitigation planning, and employee training in partnership with HR and business units.

• Metrics and Reporting:

• Develop and lead dashboards and reporting tools to track compliance activities, identify trends, and report key insights to senior leaders and governance committees. Working experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or other data analytics and/or visualization tools is a plus.

• Cross-Functional Partnership:

• Serve as a compliance advisor to business collaborators and work with Legal, HR, Procurement, Finance, and other key departments to support a culture of compliance.

• Internal Audit Collaboration:

• Work closely with Internal Audit to align on risk assessment priorities, share findings related to anti-corruption and third-party risk, and support audit readiness and remediation efforts.

• Regulatory Monitoring:

• Stay informed of legal and regulatory developments impacting anti-corruption and third-party risk, and recommend enhancements to policies and procedures as needed.

• Bachelor's degree or 4-year college degree equivalent required, and 1 or more compliance certifications a plus (e.g., CCEP, CFE).

• At least 5+ years of compliance, legal or risk management experience, preferably working in a large global corporate or legal environment.

• Strong working knowledge of global compliance frameworks, including FCPA, UK Bribery Act, etc.

• Hands-on experience with third-party risk platforms and policy management tools (e.g. due diligence software, case management systems, NAVEX suite including PolicyTech).

• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally, particularly with Internal Audit or enterprise risk management functions.

• Analytical approach with strong attention to detail and process improvement.

• Excellent project management, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• High integrity and a commitment to ethical conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us attalent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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