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Salary
$75,000.00 - $89,000.00 Annually
Location
1001 - Law
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
10709-HR
Department
1001 - Law
Division
100102 - Civil Legal
Opening Date
06/16/2026
Closing Date
6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Assistant Director of Law Ethics and Compliance Section
The City of Cleveland is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Director of Law – Ethics and Compliance to join our legal team within the Department of Law. Reporting to the Chief Ethics Officer, the Assistant Director of Law will serve as a key advisor and subject matter expert, promoting ethical conduct, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and fostering a culture of integrity within city operations. This role includes providing advice on ethical dilemmas, investigating/reviewing potential violations of workplace misconduct, and supporting police accountability and reform efforts under the federal consent decree and City charter.
Supplemental Information
Key Responsibilities:
- Ethics and Compliance Leadership:
- Serve as a subject matter expert on state and local ethics laws.
- Provide legal advice and counsel to city officials and employees on ethical dilemmas to reduce risks of misconduct.
- Draft advisory opinions to assist employees in navigating conflicts of interest.
- Conduct reviews and draft reports with recommendations resulting from complaints of ethics violations.
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Review city policies and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
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Education and Awareness:
- Assist in developing ethics educational content, including training programs for city officials and employees.
- Promote awareness of ethical standards and compliance obligations across city operations.
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Work with Ethics Officer and key internal staff to increase community engagement and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders.
-
Investigations and Reporting:
- Review employee conflict disclosures including secondary employment and related party questionnaire for ethical concerns.
- Prepare clear and actionable reports with recommendations based on reviews.
- Assist in identifying systemic issues in organizational structure and operations.
-
Refer potential violations to appropriate enforcement authority, e.g. Ohio Ethics Commission.
-
Policy Development
- Assist in identifying and advising on best practices for good governance initiatives.
-
Collaborate with city departments to develop policies and programs that uphold ethical and legal standards.
-
Police Accountability and Reform:
- Assist in the city’s police accountability and reform work, including representing the City in matters related to the federal consent decree.
- Support ongoing issues arising from police oversight structure, including but not limited to, Community Police Commission, City charter interpretation, and consent decree compliance.
Other duties and projects as assigned by the Chief Ethics Officer or City Law Director, contributing to the overall mission of the Department of Law.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Licensed in Ohio
- Experience conducting investigations, drafting legal opinions, and advising on complex issues.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present legal and ethical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and integrity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, including expertise in ethics, compliance, municipal law, labor & employment or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of municipal, state, and federal laws related to ethics, compliance, and public sector governance.
- Experience working with or within government agencies or public entities, with familiarity in police accountability and reform work.
Key Competencies:
- Leadership and collaboration skills to work effectively across city departments and with external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to evolving legal landscapes and community concerns while maintaining a commitment to good governance.
Must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court.
The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
Employer
City of Cleveland
Address
601 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio, 44114
Phone
216-664-2493
Salary
$75,000.00 - $89,000.00 Annually
Location
1001 - Law
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
10709-HR
Department
1001 - Law
Division
100102 - Civil Legal
Opening Date
06/16/2026
Closing Date
6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Assistant Director of Law Ethics and Compliance Section
The City of Cleveland is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Director of Law – Ethics and Compliance to join our legal team within the Department of Law. Reporting to the Chief Ethics Officer, the Assistant Director of Law will serve as a key advisor and subject matter expert, promoting ethical conduct, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and fostering a culture of integrity within city operations. This role includes providing advice on ethical dilemmas, investigating/reviewing potential violations of workplace misconduct, and supporting police accountability and reform efforts under the federal consent decree and City charter.
Supplemental Information
Key Responsibilities:
- Ethics and Compliance Leadership:
- Serve as a subject matter expert on state and local ethics laws.
- Provide legal advice and counsel to city officials and employees on ethical dilemmas to reduce risks of misconduct.
- Draft advisory opinions to assist employees in navigating conflicts of interest.
- Conduct reviews and draft reports with recommendations resulting from complaints of ethics violations.
-
Review city policies and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
-
Education and Awareness:
- Assist in developing ethics educational content, including training programs for city officials and employees.
- Promote awareness of ethical standards and compliance obligations across city operations.
-
Work with Ethics Officer and key internal staff to increase community engagement and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders.
-
Investigations and Reporting:
- Review employee conflict disclosures including secondary employment and related party questionnaire for ethical concerns.
- Prepare clear and actionable reports with recommendations based on reviews.
- Assist in identifying systemic issues in organizational structure and operations.
-
Refer potential violations to appropriate enforcement authority, e.g. Ohio Ethics Commission.
-
Policy Development
- Assist in identifying and advising on best practices for good governance initiatives.
-
Collaborate with city departments to develop policies and programs that uphold ethical and legal standards.
-
Police Accountability and Reform:
- Assist in the city’s police accountability and reform work, including representing the City in matters related to the federal consent decree.
- Support ongoing issues arising from police oversight structure, including but not limited to, Community Police Commission, City charter interpretation, and consent decree compliance.
Other duties and projects as assigned by the Chief Ethics Officer or City Law Director, contributing to the overall mission of the Department of Law.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Licensed in Ohio
- Experience conducting investigations, drafting legal opinions, and advising on complex issues.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present legal and ethical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and integrity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, including expertise in ethics, compliance, municipal law, labor & employment or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of municipal, state, and federal laws related to ethics, compliance, and public sector governance.
- Experience working with or within government agencies or public entities, with familiarity in police accountability and reform work.
Key Competencies:
- Leadership and collaboration skills to work effectively across city departments and with external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to evolving legal landscapes and community concerns while maintaining a commitment to good governance.
Must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court.
The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
Employer
City of Cleveland
Address
601 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio, 44114
Phone
216-664-2493
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walmart3
- Kindred Hospitals2
- City of Cleveland, OH1
- Genuine Parts Company1
- Juno Therapeutics1
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail3
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Automotive1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
- Government & Public Sector1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ethics and compliance jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business, or a related field
- 3 to 7 years of experience in a compliance, legal, or audit function
- Working knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks such as FCPA, SOX, or HIPAA
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent certification preferred
- Experience conducting internal investigations or compliance risk assessments
- Proficiency with compliance management software or GRC platforms such as NAVEX or MetricStream
Tips for Your Ethics And Compliance Job Search
Tailor your resume to the regulatory framework
Hiring managers in compliance scan for the specific regimes you know: FCPA, SOX, HIPAA, BSA, or GDPR. Name each framework explicitly in your experience bullets and match them to the industry in the job posting, not just the generic term 'compliance.'
Earn certifications that open doors fast
The CCEP, CRCM, and CFE credentials signal credibility before you ever speak to a recruiter. Prioritize the one most relevant to your target industry, since healthcare compliance programs weight CCEP differently than financial institutions weight CRCM.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists ethics and compliance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your risk and audit work
Vague language like 'supported compliance initiatives' loses to candidates who write 'reduced policy exception rate by streamlining the approval workflow across three business units.' Describe the scope, the gap you found, and the outcome you drove.
Prepare a scenario answer for ethical conflicts
Almost every compliance interview includes a situational question about a time you pushed back on leadership or escalated a potential violation. Prepare a concise STAR-format answer that shows both your judgment and your ability to protect the organization without burning relationships.
Negotiate using scope, not just title
In compliance offers, push for clarity on reporting lines, policy authority, and legal counsel access before accepting. A role that reports to the general counsel carries more authority than one buried under finance, and that structural difference affects your career trajectory significantly.
Ethics And Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most ethics and compliances?
The companies hiring the most ethics and compliances right now include Walmart, Kindred Hospitals, and City of Cleveland, OH, with the largest share of openings in Arkansas, Ohio, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is consistently strong at large financial institutions, hospital systems, and publicly traded corporations with active regulatory obligations.
How many ethics and compliance jobs are remote?
About 11% of ethics and compliance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the desk-based, document-driven nature of most compliance work. Sub-areas like third-party due diligence, policy writing, and compliance training design tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while roles requiring on-site audits or in-person investigations skew toward hybrid or on-site.
How do you become a ethics and compliance?
Start with a degree in law, finance, business, or a related field, then move into an entry-level audit, legal operations, or risk analyst role to build foundational exposure. Pursue a recognized credential like the CCEP or CFE once you have relevant experience. Build expertise in at least one regulatory framework, document your audit and investigation work, and progress through compliance analyst and specialist roles before targeting manager or director positions.
Can you get an ethics and compliance job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level compliance analyst and compliance associate roles are a realistic starting point with limited direct experience. Employers in those roles prioritize attention to detail, research ability, and familiarity with regulatory language over years on the job. A relevant internship, a paralegal or audit background, or a completed CCEP Foundation course can each substitute for direct compliance experience and get your application past the initial screen.
What does the ethics and compliance interview process look like?
Most ethics and compliance interview processes run three to four stages: an initial recruiter screen focused on regulatory background and credentials, a technical interview or written exercise testing knowledge of relevant frameworks, a behavioral round with compliance leadership exploring judgment and escalation scenarios, and a final round that may include the general counsel or a senior business stakeholder. Some employers add a short case study or policy-writing sample before the offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to ethics and compliance jobs?
You can find and apply to ethics and compliance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry focus, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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