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.
Ideal candidates will have deep experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. They will have experience in assessing risk and driving results that balance minimizing risk while achieving business objectives. They will exhibit tenacity and grit in the face of challenging negotiations. They will be interested in the operational and execution activities of a value chain. They will have excellent attention to detail, especially in ensuring accuracy of complicated contract provisions. They will be intellectually curious, patient and practical problem solvers.
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, 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, 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
Comfortable navigating a matrix organization
Bose is an equal opportunity employer. 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. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.
Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.
What We Do
Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar G. Bose, then a professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, the company is driven by its founding principles, investing in long-term research with one fundamental goal: to develop new technologies with real customer benefits. Bose innovations have spanned decades and industries, creating and transforming categories in audio and beyond. Bose products for the home, in the car, on the go and in public spaces have become iconic, changing the way people listen to music.
