Compliance Counsel Semi Senior Analyst

Who we are:

We are BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, with over 150 years of experience. In Montevideo, we are a Hub made up of more than 1,000 employees who provide services for all BASF companies in the Americas. We offer professional solutions in finance, purchasing, reporting, logistics, technology, human resources, projects, communication, legal matters, environment, safety, health, and quality.

Area:

In the HUB of Uruguay, we have the Financial Reporting area, which is responsible for ensuring that financial statements are completed appropriately, in compliance with local and international regulations. Monthly, quarterly, and annual reports are prepared, collaborating with Local Finance, Controlling, and the parent company. At the end of the month, all information is gathered from the SAP System modules, and then we report our Financial and Operational versions in our official system.

Main Objective of the Position:

Support BASF's divisions in compliance related matters and offer modern solutions tailored to the needs of the business while ensuring a high level of customer orientation with cooperative, efficient and future-oriented services.

Main Tasks:

• Being responsible for providing legal & compliance services related to local or international standard legal, compliance and IP inquiries based on templates and/or playbooks.
• Being responsible for preparing, reviewing, editing, negotiating and commenting on confidentiality sales and purchase agreements and other standard contract types on the basis of playbooks and defined negotiation limits, as well as in cooperation with the legal and patent departments.
• Ensure contract-related review and approval processes as well as legal contract management of existing contracts, the creation and maintenance of standard contract templates and and knowledge sharing.
• Provide support in the field of intellectual property law on IP law issues and processes, in compliance reviews (including but not limited to conducting compliance due diligence) and legal research, as well as in ad-hoc legal consulting relating to other contract types.
• Have direct interactions with our global legal, compliance and business departments relative to standard contracts and support requests.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree in law or a comparable course of study related to business law.
• Working Experience: Minimum of 2 - Maximum of 5.
• Language Skills: Advanced English, capability in another European language (French, Italian, etc.) is valued.
• Technical Skills: Experience in the legal sector or compliance sector or commercial contract management, user knowledge of legal databases and standard IT applications.
• Soft Skills: Good communication skills to maintain constant contact with clients/stakeholders as well as other areas of the Hub and BASF.

What We Offer:
Living BASF means being part of a culture that focuses on people and their professional and personal growth. Our diversity, collaboration, and leadership style make the difference.

By joining our team, we offer you:

• A hybrid and flexible work model
• A professional development program tailored to your interests and needs
• Private health insurance for you and your family from day one, as well as life insurance
• Additional flexible leave days on top of your statutory leave
• The possibility to work remotely from abroad for up to 6 weeks per year
• Birthday day off
• Moving day off
• Annual bonus
• Wellness benefits, such as in-company nutrition services and massages.

BASF considers Law N° 19.691 and Decree N° 73/019 in all its hiring processes. Every qualified candidate who meets the requirements established in the job description will be considered in this hiring process with no distinction.

Moreover, BASF is an equal-opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, civil and social status, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity or expressions, or any other candidate or employee´s characteristic or group that is not related to their aptitude and suitability for the position. Our management is committed to following this policy concerning hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.