Associate Director & Senior Counsel, Consumer Products & Technology

Bose Corporation•Framingham, MA

23h•$172,000 - $236,500

About The Position

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound. Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation. Job Description We’re looking for an experienced attorney to join our team of business lawyers providing legal support for consumer product, technology, and regulatory matters. This attorney will partner closely with our product, engineering, procurement, IP, and compliance teams to advance Bose’s consumer product businesses. They will provide timely and practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment, with careful balancing of risks in light of commercial and strategic goals. Main responsibilities include drafting, review and negotiation of various types of contracts; regulatory monitoring, interpretation and advising on designated compliance topics; implementing various legal processes in business operations; and general legal counseling across multiple teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including agreements with significant IP implications such as joint development agreements or technology transfer agreements. They will have experience identifying, interpreting and advising on global regulatory requirements. They will be skilled at helping business teams navigate novel legal and business requirements. They will have experience working with B2C business models and related legal issues. They will be tech-savvy and tech-interested. They will have experience in assessing risk and influencing outcomes that appropriately balance risk mitigation with business objectives. They will be strong, clear communicators who exhibit tenacity and grit in the face of challenging situations. They will be interested in the operational and execution activities of the transactions on which they work. They will have excellent attention to detail, especially in ensuring accuracy of complicated regulatory regimes and contract provisions. They will be intellectually curious, patient and practical problem solvers who maintain big-picture perspective while managing day-to-day business needs. Areas of Focus: Issue spot and advise product management teams on legal issues related to new product concepts and features. Maintain updated knowledge of legal and regulatory developments that are relevant to consumer electronics businesses. Understand the requirements, be capable of issue spotting, and support the business as needed to ensure compliance. Advise and counsel engineering teams on legal matters relating to co-development and outsourced development activities, including the optimal structuring of relationships, risk assessment and management, and dispute resolution. Draft, negotiate and review agreements relating to product and technology development and services, securing desired business terms and legal protections. Review B2C advertising claims and advise teams on related truth-in-advertising, substantiation, and consumer protection requirements. Provide legal guidance and thought leadership on matters relating to products liability and product safety incident management. Develop and implement contract templates, playbooks and related processes to achieve efficiencies and best practices in contracting activities that support business operations and goals. 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 and goals. 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 focusing on matters relating to complex commercial agreements and regulatory counseling Robust experience drafting and negotiating complex, high-volume contracts, especially product and technology related agreements Experience researching and effectively communicating global regulatory requirements; ability to synthesize requirements and support the business in implementing processes to ensure compliance Strong familiarity with technology, ideally consumer electronics hardware and software Understanding of the workings of various contract structures and business models, and how they drive business outcomes Experience managing outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions Additional experience preferred, but not required: M&A experience; direct-to-consumer business experience; engineering background or similar technical training or experience #LI-SS1 At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $172,000-$236,500.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves. ‎ 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 applicant_disability_accommodationrequest@bose.com. 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. Candidate Privacy Notice Candidate Terms & Conditions Cookie Notice We’re a company built on disruptive innovation—having the courage to challenge the status quo, an unwavering commitment to our customers, and the fundamental belief that anything is possible. We never settle; we have a passion for discovering better ways to help people enjoy the things they love. We need people like you, people with better solutions. If you join us, you’ll find the opportunity to do your best work and the freedom to enjoy it. Here, every employee has the opportunity to build their own success and contribute to ours. It’s an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, high expectations, and great reward.

Requirements

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 focusing on matters relating to complex commercial agreements and regulatory counseling
Robust experience drafting and negotiating complex, high-volume contracts, especially product and technology related agreements
Experience researching and effectively communicating global regulatory requirements; ability to synthesize requirements and support the business in implementing processes to ensure compliance
Strong familiarity with technology, ideally consumer electronics hardware and software
Understanding of the workings of various contract structures and business models, and how they drive business outcomes
Experience managing outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions

Nice To Haves

M&A experience
direct-to-consumer business experience
engineering background or similar technical training or experience

Responsibilities

drafting, review and negotiation of various types of contracts
regulatory monitoring, interpretation and advising on designated compliance topics
implementing various legal processes in business operations
general legal counseling across multiple teams
Issue spot and advise product management teams on legal issues related to new product concepts and features.
Maintain updated knowledge of legal and regulatory developments that are relevant to consumer electronics businesses.
Understand the requirements, be capable of issue spotting, and support the business as needed to ensure compliance.
Advise and counsel engineering teams on legal matters relating to co-development and outsourced development activities, including the optimal structuring of relationships, risk assessment and management, and dispute resolution.
Draft, negotiate and review agreements relating to product and technology development and services, securing desired business terms and legal protections.
Review B2C advertising claims and advise teams on related truth-in-advertising, substantiation, and consumer protection requirements.
Provide legal guidance and thought leadership on matters relating to products liability and product safety incident management.
Develop and implement contract templates, playbooks and related processes to achieve efficiencies and best practices in contracting activities that support business operations and goals.
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 and goals.