Hybrid Head of Legal Compliance & Insurance

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About the role

  • Lead the Coatings Legal, Compliance & Insurance team with other in-house lawyers in US and other countries in the Americas
  • Provide strategic advice and comprehensive end-to-end legal & compliance support to the management, business units, operations and functions of Coatings in the Americas
  • Provide independent advice in all legal matters, with emphasis upon general corporate, commercial and contract law, including antitrust issues and M&A
  • Act as Corporate Secretary for several Coatings companies incorporated in the Americas
  • Advise and support Coatings in the area of compliance, including matter investigation and handling, HR and labor issues, personnel training and corporate governance
  • Manage external counsel relationships and legal services consultants in all countries of the Americas and steer their provision of services and manage external legal budget
  • Implement all global, regional and national Coatings policies, and customize such policies for implementation in the Americas
  • Act as the primary contact for legal issues with third parties, and with federal, provincial and state governmental and regulatory authorities
  • Report to supervisors and company management on all material legal matters, including compliance cases, major claims, projects and legal development

Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
  • Minimum ten (10) years of legal experience required; prior in-house legal experience in an international, manufacturing environment preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal and project management skills; leadership experience is a plus
  • Proficiency in the areas of commercial transactions, such as sales, procurement and/or manufacturing, and including negotiation lead, as well as proficiency in antitrust/competition laws required
  • Mergers and Acquisitions / Divestments experience required
  • Trade compliance oversight and tariff risk management experience a plus
  • Excellent ability to network and collaborate, organized and detail oriented
  • Spanish language skill a plus, as is an international mindset
  • Ability to think strategically required
  • Commitment to client service in a fast-paced business environment, proactive, resourceful, responsive, and efficient
  • Ability to pragmatically and concisely communicate complex legal issues to non-lawyers and all levels of personnel and management
  • Equity-driven with demonstrated ability to excel in a dynamic environment and work well with people from diverse demographics
  • Sound and independent judgment grounded in an understanding of the business
  • Some travel required, but estimated at less than 15% of full time responsibilities

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
  • Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
  • Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
  • Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
  • Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
  • Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities
  • Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
  • Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

Job title

Head of Legal Compliance & Insurance

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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