Senior Compliance Counsel

Job Description

Are you an experienced compliance and ethics professional looking for a global role where you can make a real impact? For our Head Office in Nootdorp we are looking for a Senior Compliance Counsel. At Fugro, doing the right thing is part of how we operate. Our Global Compliance team works across regions (APAC. Europe and Africa, the Americas and Middle East & India) and covers ethics and business integrity topics including the Code of Conduct, Speak Up, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-fraud , gifts & entertainment, conflicts of interest and internal investigations.

We operate in a dynamic, international environment and continuously strengthen and mature the global ethics and compliance programme. The team works closely with regional legal, HR and business teams worldwide, combining clear standards with a practical, down-to-earth approach that fits the way Fugro works.

Your role

• Strengthen and further develop key elements of Fugro’s global ethics and compliance programme, with a strong focus on the Code of Conduct and  Speak Up framework.

• Oversee and enhance processes for receiving, assessing, and managing Speak Up reports globally,  ensuring trust, accessibility, confidentiality and consistency across regions.

• Lead and support sensitive internal investigations relating to ethics, misconduct, fraud or compliance breaches, ensuring fairness, independence and alignment with global standards.

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and functional teams on ethics, integrity and compliance matters, translating complex requirements into practical guidance.

• Collaborate closely with HR, Legal, Internal Audit and operational teams to embed a culture of integrity and transparency throughout the organisation.

• Oversee and advise on gifts & entertainment, conflicts of interest, and related transparency processes

• Contribute to the design, rollout, and continuous improvement of global policies, training, communications and controls.

• Monitor emerging ethics and compliance risks and regulatory developments, translating them into clear business-focussed actions.

You will report to the Global Head of Compliance and be part of the Legal & Compliance team. At Fugro, you will join a passionate team that values collaboration, support and contributing to the company’s strategy and business with unique perspectives. 

If you are ready to take on this exciting role and make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and become a part of our innovative team at Fugro.

What you bring along

• A strong background as a compliance or legal professional, with 8+ years of relevant experience in an international environment.

• Proven, hands-on experience with Speak Up frameworks, and internal investigations, including handling sensitive matters across cultures and jurisdictions.

• Solid expertise in ethics and business integrity topics, including anti-bribery and corruption, anti-fraud, conflicts of interest, and Code of Conduct implementation.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultures and with a diverse set of nationalities, operating comfortably in a matrixed global organisation.

• A balanced understanding of both the technical and the human dimensions of compliance, particularly in encouraging speaking up and ensuring fair, respectful investigative processes.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the  ability to build trust, communicate with clarity and empathy, and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• A proactive, structured, and culturally aware approach, with the confidence to operate independently, combined with a collaborative mindset.

You can count on these employment conditions

• A diverse and inclusive working environment;

• A competitive salary;

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days;  

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

• Flexible working hours and in accordance the opportunity to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies;

• Commuting allowance;

• Modern pension scheme;

• Collective health insurance;

• Good parking;

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Are you interested?

Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro.

If you have any further questions, please contact Wendy Homan, Talent Acquisition Professional, tel. +31 6 34971169.

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After you have applied 

• You will receive an automated confirmation email of the receipt of your application. 

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;  

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round. 

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.