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Executive Director, Ethics & Compliance

Location: Texas

The Executive Director, Ethics & Compliance is accountable for translating enterprise strategy into a practical, scalable global compliance program and ensuring it operates effectively across the business. This role requires a seasoned leader who sets direction and owns execution—driving a best-in-class program through complex regulatory, geopolitical, and high-growth environments.

Reporting to the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, the Executive Director is a highly visible leader who partners closely with cross-functional leaders and business teams worldwide. The ideal candidate brings deep compliance and investigations expertise with strong operational leadership and a global perspective, enabling the company to operate responsibly and decisively by embedding integrity, sound judgment, and ethical decision-making into day-to-day operations at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Ethics & Compliance Leadership
• International and Regulatory Risk Governance
• Culture, Speak-Up, Investigations & Enforcement
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

Qualifications

• Legal Credentials: J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership.
• Experience: 15+ years of legal and compliance experience, including at least 7+ years in a senior in-house leadership role within a large, publicly traded multinational technology company.
• Global Expertise: Proven track record of managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions (US, EMEA, APAC) and navigating international enforcement landscapes.
• Leadership: Experience building and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams of attorneys and compliance professionals.
• Executive Presence: Demonstrated ability to influence executives and communicate complex risk profiles to Board-level committees.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.

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