Compliance & Risk Manager

All Industrial Electric, Inc.

. Lead the compliance and risk management function across the enterprise and affiliated entities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeElgin • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance and risk management, with a strong focus on developing and maintaining compliance standards, internal controls, and documentation. Proven ability to lead compliance initiatives, manage regulatory requirements, and provide practical guidance to leadership and operational teams.

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Compliance ManagementRisk AssessmentContract ReviewRegulatory ComplianceLeadership Development

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Hard Skills

Compliance StandardsRisk Management PrinciplesInternal ControlsAudit PracticesContract NegotiationRegulatory RequirementsCompliance AuditsProject ManagementLegal Document ReviewBusiness Solutions Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Corporate ComplianceLegal OperationsMulti-Jurisdictional OrganizationsConstruction ContractsElectrical ConstructionIndustrial ServicesEnergyUtilitiesManufacturingCompliance Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the compliance and risk management function across the enterprise and affiliated entities
Develop and maintain enterprise-wide compliance standards, controls, systems, documentation, and escalation protocols
Serve as a compliance resource and escalation point for leadership
Identify and address regulatory, contractual, licensing, and operational risks
Provide leadership with visibility into significant compliance risks, deficiencies, expirations, and corrective actions
Support compliance integration and due diligence for acquisitions, business expansion, new jurisdictions, customers, entities, and service offerings
Monitor legal, regulatory, contractual, customer, and industry requirements and communicate material changes
Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, standards, internal controls, and documentation
Evaluate business practices and controls, identify gaps and liabilities, and recommend improvements
Perform or oversee compliance audits and reviews and manage corrective action plans
Provide practical compliance guidance, training, and support to department leaders
Promote accountability, ethical conduct, compliance awareness, and proactive risk management
Review and redline commercial and operational agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, subcontractor, supplier/vendor, customer, purchase-term, and Terms & Conditions agreements
Identify contractual risks involving legal, financial, insurance, indemnification, and operational matters
Coordinate contract negotiations and revisions with internal stakeholders and external parties
Develop and maintain contract review standards, approval matrices, playbooks, templates, standard positions, and escalation protocols
Lead contractor, professional, occupational, and regulatory licensing and registration requirements across state and local jurisdictions
Oversee license applications, renewals, qualifying-party requirements, apprentice registrations, corporate registrations, compliance bonds, and related filings
Research licensing and regulatory requirements for new jurisdictions and business opportunities
Maintain tracking, documentation, controls, and escalation procedures to prevent licensing and credential lapses
Oversee customer, vendor, supplier, and subcontractor onboarding compliance processes
Review third-party compliance documentation and coordinate resolution with Operations, Accounting, Safety, Business Development, management, and legal counsel
Lead the Compliance team through supervision, coaching, development, workload prioritization, and performance management
Establish expectations and promote ownership, accountability, accuracy, professional development, and timely follow-through

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Risk Management, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in corporate compliance, contracts, legal operations, risk management, or a related function
Experience reviewing, interpreting, and redlining commercial contracts and related legal documents
Strong knowledge of compliance and risk-management principles, internal controls, policies, audit practices, and regulatory requirements
Ability to identify and evaluate legal, contractual, financial, regulatory, and operational risks and translate requirements into practical business solutions
Strong analytical, organizational, project-management, and decision-making capabilities
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to explain complex requirements and partner effectively with leaders and operational teams
Must be able to lift 20–30 pounds independently
Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods and sit at a desk working on a computer
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Preferred: experience supporting multi-entity and/or multi-jurisdictional organizations
Preferred: experience in electrical or commercial construction, industrial services, engineering, energy, utilities, manufacturing, or similar environments
Preferred: legal background and/or significant experience with construction contracts, corporate law, regulatory compliance, or legal operations
Preferred: experience developing scalable compliance programs and controls and working with external legal counsel and/or supervising compliance professionals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits
Training and educational opportunities
On-the-job training with fully accredited training programs
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
401K with company match
Flexible vacation
Parental leave
Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across the organization
Company culture of promotions from within
Varied and rapid career growth and development
Mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning initiatives
Engaging perks and discounts