Do you want to lead purpose-driven compliance in global maritime operations?

We are expanding our Legal and Governance team, and are searching for a proactive and skilled Compliance Officer to help ensure that VARD operates in accordance with internal policies and external regulations. You will play a key role in promoting a strong compliance culture and supporting the organization in managing legal and regulatory risks.

We believe that integrity, transparency, and accountability are the foundation of sustainable innovation. As our new Compliance Officer you will play a key role in safeguarding our business, assets, and reputation. Your work will directly support VARD’s promise: Built on Trust. Our Compliance Officer will report to VARD's General Counsel.

Do you believe that integrity, transparency, and accountability are the anchors of responsible maritime innovation? Join VARD in shaping a compliance culture that supports sustainable global operations.

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that appreciate your skills, and where we together are shaping the future of shipbuilding.

About the position

As Compliance Officer, you will lead our efforts to identify and assess legal and regulatory risks across VARD’s global operations. Through strategic advice, practical procedures, and proactive monitoring, you will ensure that compliance is not just a requirement—but a value embedded in how we work. You will be a trusted advisor to our management and key personnel, helping build understanding and ownership of compliance throughout our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Provide practical legal and compliance advice to management and key personnel
• Develop and implement compliance procedures and training programs
• Support reporting activities to internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in due diligence processes and risk assessments
• Contribute to contract reviews and negotiations with a focus on compliance risks
• Support governance structures and corporate documentation
• Promote awareness and understanding of compliance across business units

Qualifications

You hold a higher education degree (a law degree is an advantage, but not a requirement), and you bring minimum 5 years of relevant experience working with compliance in a corporate setting.

Combining your professional expertise with strong communication and problem-solving skills, you have the ability to influence the direction of the company by sharing ideas and driving continuous improvement. You are passionate about guiding and motivating colleagues and leaders at all levels, and you operate independently with precision, efficiency, and a high ethical standard.

In this role, it is essential that you balance a strategic mindset with attention to detail, and that you thrive under pressure and tight deadlines. You are confident in planning, prioritizing, and making decisions in a fast-paced, international environment.

If your personal values align with ours—open, flexible, visionary, and responsible, with a strong sense of integrity—you may be the candidate we are looking for.

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

Why choose VARD?

In VARD we are global citizens. Our culture is based on a spirit of partnership. You will be supported to reach your full potential.

Some of the benefits in VARD:

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package
• Occupational health service
• Flexible work from home policy
• Central office location and free parking

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, and through our Social-program you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests.

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!

VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. VARD consists of nine shipyards and subsidiary companies in the areas of design, electro, piping, accommodation and handling systems. Our head office is localized in Ålesund, and we have approximately 8300 employees working in Norway, Romania, Brazil, Vietnam, Singapore, Croatia, Italy, India, Canada, US, Poland, Estonia, Chile and UK.