Legal & Compliance Manager, North America

Company Description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: We grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. 

Building solutions for a better life. Bosch Building Technologies is a leading international supplier of systems, solutions, and services that enhance the safety of people, buildings, and property, and contribute to greater comfort, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

Bosch Building Technologies is divided into the international product business and the regional system integration business. Currently, we operate in three different segments, video systems, access control & intrusion detection systems, and communication systems. All three business units, as well as the associated cross-sectional functions within the business, will be operating independently, as a sustainable core business. Bosch Building Technologies intends to transform our business and thrive under new ownership! We are committed to expand our business and looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey!

As the Legal and Compliance Manager, you will collaborate, build trust, and transcend hierarchies, borders, and locations. Be a part of a company that is currently evolving, come and experience new and unique moments with us! We also offer great opportunities for a hybrid and flexible work environment. We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Description

As the Manager of Legal & Compliance for North America, you will accompany the development of a globally positioned legal and compliance department and will actively shape structures and processes as well as provide legal advice on ongoing business.

• Provide general counseling and legal advice on a full spectrum of business and legal topics (e.g., contract law, competition law and trade regulations, anti-trust, data protection, product and other litigation matters) as well as draft, review and negotiate a wide array of complex commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Partner with internal decision-makers of our business areas and advise on general commercial law issues, such as contract drafting and negotiation, in a solution-oriented manner.
• Oversee and drive the implementation and maintenance of effective anti-bribery & corruption (ABC) compliance program elements in the country and region in accordance with both central corporate compliance program requirements and local laws and regulations.
• Provide local input and collect regional input on central compliance program elements, implement them locally, regionally. and where applicable, define and align required adaptions. 
• Assess risk-based prevention, detection, and response mechanisms, including but not limited to assessment of corruption risks; third party ABC due diligence processes; delivery of compliance trainings and communication; and providing guidance to operational teams on ABC-related matters.
• Support and conduct internal investigations in the country and region, work cross-functionally with internal audit, site security, and external counsel, as appropriate.
• Report on compliance independently from entity management as well as support and prepare compliance performance reports for various stakeholders in coordination with the Headquarter’s compliance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law is required.
• Master's degree in Law (LLM) or equivalent is preferred. 
• Three plus years years postgraduate professional work experience in Legal, Corporate Compliance, Audit, or Regulatory environment;.
• Must have knowledge of applicable anti-corruption laws, regulations, and standards as well as general business law (such as contract drafting and negotiation, IT law, antitrust law or company law).
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with an analytical mindset and results-oriented approach; ability to work independently; establish sufficient stature within the organization with the ability to influence and build credibility; sound understanding of business and economic matters.
• Language skills: Fluent in spoken and written English; further regional language in Spanish or German is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 25% is required.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
• BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives: FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and AWIM (A World In Motion)
• Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
• Bosch Building Technologies intends to transform our business and thrive under new ownership! We are committed to expand our business and looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey!
• Learn more here: https://www.bosch-presse.de/pressportal/de/en/realignment-bosch-building-technologies-to-focus-on-systems-integration-business-259403.html