What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Legal, Sustainability and Compliance position at Kardex?
Head of Legal, Sustainability and Compliance Kardex is a global industry partner for intralogistics solutions and a leading supplier of automated storage solutions and material handling systems.The Kardex Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of dynamic storage, retrieval and distribution systems. Our more than 2300 employees worldwide develop and manufacture logistics solutions that are used in many different sectors such as in industrial production as well as in trade and administration.We are seeking a passionate Head of Legal, Compliance & Sustainability who will ensure compliance by properly managing legal, regulatory, ethical, compliance and sustainability matters in a pragmatic risk-based approach. You will run a lean internal organization and advise on legal, regulatory or compliance matters at Group level and ensure the implementation of the sustainability strategy.Your tasksEnsuring company-wide adherence to compliance and legal requirementsMonitor relevant regulatory developments and ensure compliance with regulationsDevelop and propose effective defense strategiesIdentifying legal and compliance risks and providing adviceProvide accurate and timely advice on a variety of legal and compliance mattersEnsure employees are trained and coached on compliance and legal, compliance and sustainability issuesMaintain and update internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance to prevent inappropriate, unethical and illegal behaviorDrafting and strengthening agreements, contracts and other legal documentsAddressing violations of rules, regulations and policies and reviewing and proposing the initiation of investigative proceduresIdentify, receive and refer compliance issues for investigation and resolutionApply effective risk management and proactively advise on risk mitigation, business continuity concepts, cyber security measures, information / data protection concepts and potential legal issuesInvestigate and evaluate various risk factors related to business decisions and operationsEnsures compliance with embargo rules of US, CH, DE and EU and the applicable local regulationsEnsures compliance with EHS regulations and policies as well as awareness and training of employees.Acts as point of expertise in EHS matters and ensures organizational setup, processes and reporting.Representing the company in legal or compliance matters to third partiesDevelop the sustainability strategy in line with regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectationsEnsure that the sustainability strategy is maintained, updated and implementedYour profileLaw degree of one of the EU Member States 5 years of work experience handling legal matters in an in-house roleDeep knowledge of international, European and local laws and regulations as well as industry standards and compliance regulationsExperience in setting up a sustainability strategy and the implementation thereofA practical, business-oriented approach to identifying and solving business and compliance problems with the ability to act with urgency and passionProficiency in English and one other European language is desirableKnowledge and experience with privacy and data privacy laws in EuropeExcellent research, writing, negotiation, counselling and communications skills and a positive client service orientationWillingness to pitch-in and help on legal projects across the organization.Ability to work independently and as a team member.Ability to balance compliance with the competing demands of the business.Accountability, sound judgment and the ability to take ownership of an issue and provide concise and timely adviceIntegrity, accuracy and attention to detailVery high affinity in the area of digitalization and in leading project organizations, strongly developed cross-linked thinking and doer mentalityWe offerLong-term prospects : Secure job in a fast-growing, international company with exciting development opportunities and interesting and varied tasks in a future-oriented environmentValuable support : Great team spirit, extensive onboarding and a wide range of further training opportunities in our own academy at the Bellheim location and onlineNoticeable added value : Flexible working hours with the possibility of mobile work on a daily basis, annual vacation of 5 weeksVisible performance : attractive remuneration plus variable salary component, company pension scheme and capital-forming benefitsAttractive extras : corporate benefits, company and team events and free parking spacesThe right job for you?Then send us your meaningful application via our applicant portal. With us, you can apply within two minutes.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Hürsch on the telephone number 41 44 419 44 58.We look forward to seeing you!#J-18808-Ljbffr