Corporate Counsel- Procurement

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

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 torace, 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.