Manager, Commercial Counsel providing legal support across HARMAN's business divisions. Focus on contract negotiation, compliance, and regulatory management while interfacing with various departments.
Responsibilities
Providing comprehensive legal and business support to assigned business divisions and strategic business units
Interfacing with various functions including sales, engineering, product, customer service, finance, and supply chain
Managing Legal and Business Risk across the functions for the division and its SBUs
Partnering with sales teams to review, draft, and negotiate diverse commercial agreements
Identifying legal and regulatory issues across product initiatives and customer agreements
Advising finance teams on contractual rights and obligations including audit rights, payment terms, defaults, and royalties
Negotiating supplier agreements and advising on contract terms
Conducting risk assessments and addressing unforeseen legal risks
Requirements
Juris Doctor and U.S. Bar admission
8+ years of relevant in-house or law firm experience providing strategic legal counsel to business divisions
Deep familiarity with industry regulations including safety standards, data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA), MAP, selective distribution, consumer safety laws (CPSC), export regulations
Proven experience in negotiation, mediation, and managing litigation while overseeing outside counsel
Strong analytical and project management capabilities
Ability to work under pressure with multiple stakeholders
Strong legal communication skills
Ability to mentor junior colleagues
Spanish or Portuguese fluency is a bonus
Benefits
Competitive wellness benefits
401K Retirement Savings plan
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog
Tuition Reimbursement
Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.)
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
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