Internship - Group Compliance (m/f)

Job description

Country: Germany
Job Function: Legal / SEA

State / Province: Germany
Position Type: Intern

City / Location: Herzogenaurach
Brand: adidas

Relocation: No

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Want to practice what you've learned at university? Do you want to experience hands-on what your dream job is like? Are you a sports lover who's ready to work in an international environment and take responsibility for your own projects? Then welcome to adidas. This is an opportunity to join a truly international business with an environment that is often described as dynamic, innovative, and culturally diverse. If you share our love for sport and competition and have the drive to be number one in what you do, then consider this option to join our winning team!

The objective of the compliance team is to design and implement an effective Group wide Compliance Management System that adheres to best practice standards and supports integrity.

Your Responsibilities:

· Support the further expansion of the Group’s Compliance Management System in areas, including: ethics, anti-bribery & corruption, competition law, fraud and other fields, as required.
· Develop and implement internal policies including the further development and implementation of a Compliance Officers’ Handbook and a revised Code of Conduct
· Act as a contact point for business partners and support local and regional compliance officers and lawyers, including the Group’s General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer
· Identify and report upon key legal compliance risks, including in presentations to the Group’s Supervisory Board
· Educate employees about legal and compliance expectations, including by developing and rolling out a global third party compliance training solution
· Research emerging legal and compliance issues and monitor any existing ethics and compliance investigations

Your Profile:

· Student of Law or Business Law
· Enrolled as fulltime student for the complete duration of the internship. Or in the so called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (EU citizens only! Only applies to EU citizens due to working permit regulations.)
· Team player who enjoys working in an international environment
· Very good communication and interpersonal skills, including in the English language
· Very strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy of work
· Strong sense of personal integrity
· Passion for sports

Application Deadline: October 28, 2018

Start Dates:March 1st, 2019 or March 15th, 2019

Duration: 6 months
Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg)

Please apply in the same language as the job description and be aware that applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.

To apply, please visit our website: http://www.careers.adidas-group.com/

Make your move to the World of Sports. Check out: www.herzo.adidas-group.com