WELCOME TO BASF
Due to the strategic realignment of the Coatings business unit, a dedicated Legal, Compliance & Insurance department is being established. This presents an exciting opportunity to develop and shape the Legal, Compliance & Insurance organization from its foundation.
In your role as a lawyer for the global compliance office, you support the development, implementation and execution of the global compliance strategy for the Coatings division in alignment with corporate objectives and legal & compliance requirements.
You contribute to the development and enforcement of policies and processes that enhance compliance.
Furthermore, you support governance matters of the Coatings division including governance-related platforms and a variety of governance-related initiatives and projects.
You closely collaborate with the global network of compliance officers of the legal entities of the Coatings division, support them with guidance and contribute to the coordination of the community management.
Moreover, you give compliance advice in different expertise areas (e.g., sanctions, anti-corruption, criminal and data protection law).
Lastly, you support the coordination of the global training and awareness program for compliance within the Coatings division.
law degree (German first and second state examination) with minimum 3 - 5 years of professional experience and with minimum 1 - 3 years of experience in compliance roles in an international company, ideally in international manufacturing environments
profiency in the areas of compliance is required and ideally, additional qualifications or regulatory experience, especially in data privacy law
proactive teamplayer with strong communication skills in German and English, able to explain complex compliance topics clearly; committed to value-based compliance advisory and enforcement, with sound judgment and openness to diverse perspectives
good analytical, negotiation, and collaboration skills, value-based driven with demonstrated ability to excel in a dynamic environment and work well with people from diverse demographics
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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