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Corporate Counsel- Procurement
Novi, MI
Job Description
Description & Requirements
About the Role
This position will provide legal support to HARMAN's procurement, supply chain and operations business teams on a variety of complex matters.
Your Team
This position will report to HARMAN's Director, Legal Procurement and has no direct reports. This position will manage outside counsel in connection with certain work.
What You Will Do
Provide general legal advice to HARMAN's procurement and supply chain functions across its direct material, outsourcing, software, license and indirect supply teams
Draft, review and negotiate supply agreements, service agreements, statements of work, confidentiality agreements, logistics agreements, warehouse agreements, engineering service agreements, software-as-a-service agreements (SAAS), consulting agreements, manufacturing agreements, outsourcing agreements, data privacy/protection agreements, and license agreements
Manage litigation matters arising out of procurement and operations activities, including contract disputes, indemnification claims, product liability claims, and compliance matters
Support supply chain compliance programs related to FCPA, U.S. export controls, human rights, etc.
Assist with the design and implementation of legal process improvements, including contract standardization/automation initiatives.
Prepare and conduct trainings for managers and employees on relevant legal topics
Demonstrate the following HARMAN competencies:
Leadership: Demonstrate character, clarity, courage and commitment to high-performance
Build environment of trust, high performance and engagement by establishing clear goals and a commitment to feedback, development and recognition
Collaboration: Connect, engage and communicate with others
Encourage open expression of ideas; communicate effectively at all levels and build strong relationships
Judgment: Make sound decisions
Demonstrate critical thinking to take appropriate risk and make sound and timely decisions
Results-Driven: Deliver extraordinary results
Take initiative to achieve superior, quality results against internal or external standards of excellence
What You Need
Minimum 7 to 10 years of related experience, ideally in a combination of well-regarded law firm and corporate settings, including relevant automotive industry experience
Law degree from a reputable law school in the United States
Must be licensed to practice in in any jurisdiction within the United States and a member of a state bar in good standing
Solid experience independently drafting, negotiating and interpreting commercial contracts
Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to liaise with all areas of the business
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond promptly to shifting priorities
What is Nice to Have
Global experience
Significant data privacy experience
Experience counseling internal and/or external clients on relevant regulatory matters, including antitrust, privacy and environmental and material compliance
Foreign language skills
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel occasionally, domestic and international travel
This role is eligible to work remotely full-time with occasional trips into the office location required (this could be on 24-hour notice)
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
What We Offer
Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or Protected Veterans status.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
7 to 10 years
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