Bose Corporation
Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts & Supply Chain
Bose Corporation, Framingham, Massachusetts, us, 01704
You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most.At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.The Bose Legal team collaborates with our internal clients to craft solutions that achieve business objectives while protecting Bose globally and remaining true to our Essence and Values. As legal advisors, we strive to enable our business strategies and vision, working side by side with colleagues across the company and serving as trusted advisors to manage risk and influence the best outcomes for Bose. We provide business counselling that is proactive and practical, and we protect and defend Bose’s intellectual property and other rights and interests.Job Description
Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts and Supply Chain
Purpose Of The Role
Provide legal support for a variety of global commercial and supplier transactions and related matters. Partner closely with supply chain, operations, logistics, quality, and procurement teams to provide comprehensive guidance across their core activities, including contract manufacturing and supplier management, transportation and logistics, quality, and responsible sourcing compliance.Provide timely and practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment, with careful balancing of risks in light of commercial and strategic goals. Work closely with others in the Legal Department who support product, technology, IP, compliance, and other functions.Areas Of Focus
Advise and provide thought leadership on supply chain and commercial contracting matters, including the optimal structuring of relationships, supplier risk assessment and management, regulatory compliance, and supplier dispute resolution.Advise and support internal client teams on transportation and logistics matters, including warehouse and distribution center support and providing legal advice on the international transportation of goods regulations.Draft, negotiate and review agreements relating to contract manufacturing, raw material and component suppliers, technology transfers, logistics and transportation, and indirect procurement, securing desired business terms and legal protections.Monitor developments in global responsible sourcing regulations, including regulations relating to forced labor, supply chain transparency, conflict minerals, and supplier due diligence. Synthesize requirements and support the business in implementing processes to ensure compliance.Establish and build good working relationships with internal clients and senior leaders, based on mutual trust and respect, as well as knowledge of the company’s business, needs, and goals.Develop and implement contract templates, playbooks and related processes to achieve efficiencies and best practices in contracting activities.Maintain updated knowledge of legal and regulatory developments that are relevant to supply chain management, procurement and the international distribution of goods.Experience
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar required.Minimum of 5 years' experience in a law firm or in-house legal department working on matters relating to complex commercial contracting and regulatory counseling.Robust experience drafting and negotiating complex, high-volume commercial contracts, especially those relating to contract manufacturing, raw material and component suppliers, direct material procurement, logistics/3PLs, and transportation carriers.Experience advising clients on procurement and supply chain issues.Experience in researching and effectively communicating global regulatory requirements; ability to synthesize requirements and support the business in implementing processes to ensure compliance.Familiarity with responsible sourcing and supply chain compliance regulations covering topics such as forced labor, anti-corruption/bribery, supply chain transparency, conflict minerals, and supplier due diligence/transparency.Understanding of the workings of international supply chains and how supply chain management drives business outcomes.Experience managing outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions.Additional experience preferred, but not required: experience with global trade compliance matters (import/customs, export controls, sanctions, etc.).Characteristics
Experience, gravitas and confidence to advise all levels of management.Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize among competing tasks and responsibilities.High level of initiative and self-motivation, with an ability to work independently.Straightforward, calm, and able to provide plain-spoken advice to clients (no legalese).Disciplined thinker and problem solver who enjoys working through complex issues and unclear, evolving legal issues.Results driven - Preference toward action and decision-making with appropriate risk.Strong interpersonal skills, with a sense of humor and positive approach.Flexibility and willingness to meet business needs, often in a time-sensitive manner.Interested in consumer electronics and global supply chain and distribution topics.Passionate about learning the business and its operations.Collaborative team player.Ability to work with clients from varying disciplines and geographic backgrounds.Proven success in a matrix organization.Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts and Supply Chain
Purpose Of The Role
Provide legal support for a variety of global commercial and supplier transactions and related matters. Partner closely with supply chain, operations, logistics, quality, and procurement teams to provide comprehensive guidance across their core activities, including contract manufacturing and supplier management, transportation and logistics, quality, and responsible sourcing compliance.Provide timely and practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment, with careful balancing of risks in light of commercial and strategic goals. Work closely with others in the Legal Department who support product, technology, IP, compliance, and other functions.Areas Of Focus
Advise and provide thought leadership on supply chain and commercial contracting matters, including the optimal structuring of relationships, supplier risk assessment and management, regulatory compliance, and supplier dispute resolution.Advise and support internal client teams on transportation and logistics matters, including warehouse and distribution center support and providing legal advice on the international transportation of goods regulations.Draft, negotiate and review agreements relating to contract manufacturing, raw material and component suppliers, technology transfers, logistics and transportation, and indirect procurement, securing desired business terms and legal protections.Monitor developments in global responsible sourcing regulations, including regulations relating to forced labor, supply chain transparency, conflict minerals, and supplier due diligence. Synthesize requirements and support the business in implementing processes to ensure compliance.Establish and build good working relationships with internal clients and senior leaders, based on mutual trust and respect, as well as knowledge of the company’s business, needs, and goals.Develop and implement contract templates, playbooks and related processes to achieve efficiencies and best practices in contracting activities.Maintain updated knowledge of legal and regulatory developments that are relevant to supply chain management, procurement and the international distribution of goods.Experience
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar required.Minimum of 5 years' experience in a law firm or in-house legal department working on matters relating to complex commercial contracting and regulatory counseling.Robust experience drafting and negotiating complex, high-volume commercial contracts, especially those relating to contract manufacturing, raw material and component suppliers, direct material procurement, logistics/3PLs, and transportation carriers.Experience advising clients on procurement and supply chain issues.Experience in researching and effectively communicating global regulatory requirements; ability to synthesize requirements and support the business in implementing processes to ensure compliance.Familiarity with responsible sourcing and supply chain compliance regulations covering topics such as forced labor, anti-corruption/bribery, supply chain transparency, conflict minerals, and supplier due diligence/transparency.Understanding of the workings of international supply chains and how supply chain management drives business outcomes.Experience managing outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions.Additional experience preferred, but not required: experience with global trade compliance matters (import/customs, export controls, sanctions, etc.).Characteristics
Experience, gravitas and confidence to advise all levels of management.Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize among competing tasks and responsibilities.High level of initiative and self-motivation, with an ability to work independently.Straightforward, calm, and able to provide plain-spoken advice to clients (no legalese).Disciplined thinker and problem solver who enjoys working through complex issues and unclear, evolving legal issues.Results driven - Preference toward action and decision-making with appropriate risk.Strong interpersonal skills, with a sense of humor and positive approach.Flexibility and willingness to meet business needs, often in a time-sensitive manner.Interested in consumer electronics and global supply chain and distribution topics.Passionate about learning the business and its operations.Collaborative team player.Ability to work with clients from varying disciplines and geographic backgrounds.Proven success in a matrix organization.Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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