AVP, Senior Compliance Counsel

Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody our purpose: building enduring relationships and brighter financial futures. This guiding principle serves as a beacon for our team, influencing every action we take.

Realty Income’s employees consistently invest their time, commitment, and dedication into the company, and in turn, they receive investment returns in the form of purpose, belonging, and opportunities for advancement.

Realty Income is committed to best-in-class corporate responsibility practices through environmental initiatives, governance programs, and community outreach projects. From the boardroom to the breakroom, our team members make a difference every day.

The
AVP,Senior Compliance Counsel will be responsible for leading Realty Income's global compliance efforts regarding general business compliance and ethics, including Code of Ethics, vendor management, anti-trust / competition, privacy, conflicts of interests, US Anti-Discrimination Act compliance, and social media.

The role is within the Legal & Compliance department with an opportunity to (re) design General Business Compliance in a listed company and commercial environment. It sits alongside colleagues with responsibility for Anti-Financial Crime (AML, ABC) and Financial Services Regulation (Fund, Commercial Lending). Based in our San Diego office, the individual can expect to deal regularly with C-suite colleagues.

• Providing daily advice across the business on all areas of General Business Compliance, including policies and procedures.

• Running annual or scheduled assessments of General Business Compliance risks to help develop policies, procedures, and controls.

• Dealing with escalations, investigations, and root-cause analysis into incidents and breaches, and presenting findings to relevant departments / groups.

• We expect at least 10 years' General Business Compliance experience in an international organization.

• Formal Legal (Attorney) qualification and Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

• Strong knowledge of General Business Compliance requirements is required, with international subject matter expertise beneficial.

• Proven capability of managing leaders, representing the wider Compliance & Ethics team and Global Head of Compliance as needed.

• Ability to communicate with and engage stakeholders at all levels and across all departments on compliance topics effectively.

• Project management, multitasking, and using initiative to progress the team's Global Compliance plan.

• Proficiency in analyzing and synopsizing complex situations into recommendations and action.

• A professional compliance qualification (e.g., IAPP, ACFE, SSCE) and/or risk management qualification (e.g., ICA, PRMA) is preferred.

• Some financial services (banking, asset management) and real estate industry experience is beneficial.

• International subject matter expertise is beneficial.

• Previous experience participating in / directing an ethics program and Code of Business Ethics design is preferred.

• Previous people management experience is preferable as the team grows.

• Competitive Salary including potential for bonus and stock awards.

• Best-in-class Benefit Package

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development

Additional information can be obtained from the corporate website at

This hybrid position is based in our San Diego (Del Mar area) headquarters. Tuesday - Thursday are in-office for collaboration, with the opportunity to work remotely on Monday and Friday.

The pay range for this role is $153,658 - $193,335 - $252,810.

Offers near the high end are uncommon but may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience and skills and are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. You may be eligible for an annual…