Head of Legal & Compliance

Pay range:

$155,403 - $207,204

Incentive Plan:

Annual Bonus

Incentive Target %:

10%

SHIFT:

First

BSH Home Appliances LTD

Tomorrow is our home.

Find out how easily you can achieve at BSH Home Appliances Ltd. As a leading manufacturer of home appliances and solutions, we encourage commitment and open-mindedness among our employees. With our global brands Bosch and Gaggenau as well as our local brand Thermador, our focus truly is on innovation. In addition, that does not just apply to our products and services, but also drives the way in which we cooperate, exchange ideas and organize our teams. Everyone is invited to make his or her individual contribution to our overall success. Join us now and give your career a home.

Head of Legal & Compliance (Bilingual: English - French)

Mississauga, ON/ Full-time (Hybrid)

Pay Range $155,403 - $207,204

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities

Head of Legal & Compliance, Canada advises management on a wide range of legal issues relating to Company business, including regulatory and corporate compliance, corporate governance, dispute avoidance/management, policy development, resolution, and all aspects of commercial law.

This position serves as Canada Local Compliance Officer, also reviews, negotiates and drafts a wide variety of business growth-driving commercial contracts and vendor contracts with third parties. This position interacts with senior management, with all business units of the company, and with key external stakeholders. This role develops, implements cost-efficient regulatory and corporate compliance programs with minimal intrusion on the business to manage risk effectively while providing a competitive advantage for BSH.

• Reviews, drafts and negotiates commercial agreements
• Manages BSH Canada’s regulatory and corporate compliance program, including designing and developing programs, policies, and practices to ensure that all business units comply with applicable regulatory requirements
• Serves as regulatory subject matter expert, including in areas such as antitrust, data privacy, anti-money laundering, and anti-corruption
• Designs and delivers compliance training programs and prepares and delivers compliance reports to senior management
• Conducts and/or assists on compliance investigations.
• Manages litigation matters with outside counsel as needed, from initial service of matter through settlement, including investigation, discovery, mediation, and trial. Determine course of action and determine potential liability for BSH and advise management of same
• Is fluent in English and French
• Manages insurance related claims and matters, including contracts, reporting and litigations
• Advises management concerning Product safety matters and ensures appropriate communication with Health Canada
• Administers local corporate governance activities, in alignment with BSH Group’s governance requirements and objectives
• Collaborates with legal and compliance colleagues throughout North America and internationally
• Performs all other duties as assigned
  
  

Your profile

• Experience with job duties listed above
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all client and business matters
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel
• Ability to be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow through on multiple projects
• Ability to work in a collaborative teamwork environment and share information with the appropriate parties
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and Outlook, and a demonstrable ability to learn any department specific software
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment
• Must have an LL.B. or J.D. from a Canadian law school and be an active member in good standing in one or more provincial bars within Canada.
• Domestic and some International Travel by car, airplane, boat, etc. - can include overnight and weekends
• Travel Percentage - 10%
  
  

Your Pay & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Education Assistance Program
• Eligible to join the Retirement Savings Plan on your date of employment with BSH, you can tax shelter up to 18% of earned income subject to additional CRA specific regulations. BSH offers a profit sharing contribution of 3% of your eligible annual. In addition, BSH makes an employer matching contribution of 50% of your employee RRSP contributions, subject to a max match contribution of 3% of eligible earnings
• Vitality Employee Wellness program through Manulife
• Vacation time is provided based on the employee’s service date with BSH (the range is between 15-30 days according to seniority level)
• 40 hours of paid sick leave (hourly employees)
• Employee, friends, and family discount program for company products
• BSH provides ongoing product training, computer tablet, cell phone, and a company vehicle for eligible positions
  
  

Further information

• Please visit career.bsh-group.com and learn about what makes BSH a Top Employer!
• BSH welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
• At BSH we appreciate everyone's uniqueness and value diversity as key for our business success. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities, we unleash our full potential.
• This position is eligible for the BSH Associate Referral Program (if applicable).
• Find a new home for your professional ambitions.