Associate Legal Counsel

BSH Home Appliances Corporation – Top Employer US 2024 Tomorrow is our home. At BSH, People Matter. Bring your unique skills, capabilities, and experiences to our dynamic teams where your contributions will drive our innovation culture. We strive to be a workplace that values people and supports opportunities for continuous professional and personal growth. As a leading manufacturer of home appliance brands Bosch, Gaggenau, and Thermador, we prioritize having a consumer centric mindset and creating positive experiences for the consumer throughout all interactions with our products and services. Join us now and give your career a home. You Belong Here. Associate Legal Counsel Irvine, CA/ Full-time Your responsibilities The Associate Legal Counsel will have exposure to a wide range of legal issues relating to Company business, including product liability and safety, advertising law, employment law, corporate governance, and customer service-related legal support. The Associate Legal Counsel will work with and support other members of the Legal and Compliance team in addition to working directly with business clients. Provides advice and counsel on product safety and liability issues. Helps manage product liability-related litigation matters and claims with internal team and outside counsel. Provides legal support to Customer Service department. Provides legal support to Marketing department, including review of proposed advertising claims. Provides advice and counsel on employment law issues. Assists with corporate governance and record keeping, including preparation of Board resolutions and maintenance of business licenses. Conducts legal review of product manuals and quick reference guides. Manages aspects of outside counsel relationships, including invoice and purchase order processing. Collaborates with legal and compliance colleagues throughout North America and internationally. Performs all other duties as assigned. Your profile Doctorate (Juris Doctorate) – Required 0-2 Years of Experience (Experience with general corporate law) – Required 0-2 Years of Experience (Experience with some or all of the job functions listed above.) – Preferred Experience with some or all of the job functions 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 collaborative teamwork environment and share information with the appropriate parties. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint 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. Potential domestic and international travel by car, airplane- can include overnight and weekends. Must have a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school and be an active member in good standing of one or more state bars within the U.S. The pay range posted for this position is based on the location noted in the posting title. Exact compensation offered may vary based onyourspecific skillset and work location. If the position is bonus or incentive eligible then the payments range from 0% to 200% of target with details laid out within the plan document. Benefits offered include the following: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) participation starting on the first day of the calendar month following date of hire. Wellness Plan that allows participating employees to earn lower medical care premiums. 401(k) Retirement Plan starting on the first day of the calendar month following 30 days of service. The plan provides a fully vested 100% employer match on the first 4% of compensation contributed and also includes an annual employer-funded profit sharing contribution dependent on company profitability. Two weeks of paid vacation for all non-temporary status new hires below Director level positions. Vacation entitlement increases based on years of service with BSH. Unlimited paid vacation for all Director and above level positions. The greater of (a) 40 hours of paid sick leave or (b) state or local minimum requirements for paid leave (Non-Production Line). 40 hours of paid personal leave (Production Line). 12 days of paid holidays per year (max 8 hours paid per day). Adoption Reimbursement Program, Perks at Work, and BSH Employee Purchase Program. BSH provides ongoing product training, uniforms, computer tablet, cell phone and a company vehicle for eligible positions. BSH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, military service, or any other protected class. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities, BSH unleashes its full potential - EOE / AA Employer. This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Bonus program. #J-18808-Ljbffr