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Our motto ‘We always go beyond the surface’ makes it clear that we are not only focused on the products themselves, but also on the reasons why we develop them. Due to the strategic realignment of the Coatings division, a dedicated Legal, Compliance & IP department is being established. This presents an exciting opportunity to develop and shape the Legal, Compliance & IP organization from its foundation.
In your new role, you will support the development, implementation and operational execution of the global compliance strategy for the Coatings division in alignment with corporate directives and legal requirements.
You prepare materials, presentations and documentation for internal compliance meetings and management briefings, providing decision-making support.
Furthermore, you coordinate governance-related activities, platforms and documentation for the Corporate Compliance department.
You design, improve, visualize and implement processes that support the compliance management system and enhance its effectiveness.
In addition, you maintain compliance tools, databases and communication channels to ensure consistent and up-to-date information on compliance matters.
You coordinate the exchange of information, best practices and guidance within the global compliance community and support the management of the worldwide training and awareness programme, including planning, logistics, tracking and reporting.
completed vocational training with specialized additional education or university degree in business administration, compliance, law, risk management, communication or a related field
~3–5 years of professional experience, ideally in compliance, corporate governance, project management, or a similar function in an international company, ideally in international manufacturing environments
~ confident user of MS Office and ideally experience with compliance tools, platforms, or learning management systems; ability to explain and translate complex compliance topics into clear, practical messages
~ proactive team player with strong collaboration skills and an interest in compliance, ethics and responsible business conduct
~ excellent communication skills in English and German; We offer an attractive salary with individual benefits such as performance-related bonuses or a share program. Company-funded supplementary health insurance, accident insurance and an attractive pension plan offer comprehensive coverage.
At our location in Münster, we have our own “Freizeit” fitness studio with an attached physiotherapy practice, permanently employed company doctors, a company restaurant “Auszeit” including a café bar, a bilingual company daycare center ‘LackiKids’ and a vacation program “LackiKids on Tour”.
We have 30 vacation days/year (full-time), additional time off options and a 37.5-hour week.
We offer a wide range of local and global development and career opportunities for professional and personal development.
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