About the Role:

　　Primarily responsible for managing day-to-day Ethics and Compliance function at the direction of the General Counsel but also will handle other matters assigned by the General Counsel. These other matters could include MandA, SEC compliance, litigation and other areas. A primary focus of this position is to support more senior professionals in providing legal advice and recommendations for action to executives and management. Critical to this role is providing company with high-quality legal advice with a commercial focus and effectively managing the Company's external legal providers.

　　Duties will include:

　　Actively manage all phases of the global Ethics and Compliance function under the direction of the General CounselConsult and advise management on potential liability exposures and risk mitigation strategies and solutions.Assist in management of internal investigations, including preparing, tracking, and reporting on statuses, managing budgets, and assisting with investigation procedures.Stay abreast of current legal developments that may impact the Company's Ethics and Compliance policies and procedures.Assist General Counsel with other areas of Legal Department responsibility as directed.Manage relationships with external firms to control outside legal costs on compliance matters.Lead MandA transactions as assignedOpen to available or frequent travel; up to 10% of overall scheduleAbout you:

　　Juris Doctor from an accredited law schoolMinimum of 8 years of relevant work experienceMust be licensed to practice law in Missouri, elegible for admission to the Missouri Bar (which must be obtained within 6 months of hire), or eligible to obtain limited admission to the Missouri Bar as in-house counsel pursuant to Mo. Bar Rule 8.105 (which must be obtained within 6 months of hire)Ethics and Compliance experience strongly preferred but not requiredOther areas of experience that would be preferred include MandA and commercial litigation.Admission to one or more U.S. CourtsAbility to interface effectively with all levels of management and to keep relevant stakeholders updated in a regular and timely mannerCommunicates clearly and works effectively and colleagues from different functions, different offices, different cultural backgrounds and at every level of the company's organizationActs as a change agent and enabler on various projects and programs across the businessCollaborative team player with an entrpreneurial mindset and a passion for innovation and driving resultsEnergetic, well-organized, and able to perform with some supervisionCapable of maintaining independent judgment and advice while developing close relationships with business personnelDemonstrable experience in setting priorities and managing expectations with respect to deliverables and deadlinesMust be a team player who is able to build consensus among multiple departmentsPhysical Requirements:

　　Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standingMust have the ability to move from place to place within an office environmentMust be able to use a computer and be proficient in computer programs such as word, excel and PowerPointMust have the ability to communicate effectivelySome positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersAbout Peabody:

　　Peabody was founded in 1883 and has grown to be a leading pure-play coal company serving power and steel customers in more than 15 countries on five continents. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products.

　　Peabody employs over 4,000 people and have 17 operations in the United States and Australia. Our employees are guided by seven core values: safe y, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity and sustainability.

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　　Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

　　Peabody is a globally diverse company which offers an inclusive work environment to engage, recognise and develop employees. The company values the power of inclusion and diversity as a competitive advantage and is committed to increasing the number of diverse employees throughout its operations. We welcome applications from all diversity groups to assist us in honouring our commitment.

　　Apply to Peabody today and grow your career with us.

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