Business Commercial Counsel

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.

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience.
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence.
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

The Business Commercial Counsel is responsible for providing legal and/or business support to the Automotive business division Customer Account Management (“CAM”) Groups and its Strategic Business Units (“SBU”) and will interface with the related business functions including but not limited to sales, engineering, product, customer service, finance, procurement, and/or supply chain function. This position will report directly to and work closely and strategically with the Director, Corporate Counsel for the Automotive Division, North America and/or legal leadership to support with senior operational, functional and/or division clients on significant matters impacting the global enterprise.

The successful candidate must be able to handle complex negotiations and establish/maintain systems or structures to deliver necessary legal support and successfully and timely complete critical assignments with little to no supervision. The Business Commercial Counsel must also have a broad understanding of Harman’s business objectives, products, and the impact of external factors on the division and its CAMs and SBUs.

This position will routinely interface with operational or functional teams of the division managing legal risk, making legal decisions and escalations based upon Legal department guidelines, the company’s exposure, and GAR.

Managing Legal and Business Risk Across the functions for the division and its CAMs and SBUs:

• Sales: strategic business partner reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements and amendments, including terms and conditions, master services, delivery, cooperation, licensing, professional services, and vendor agreements. Advise business team members on HARMAN’s automotive RFQ process, including updating and maintaining RFQ offer templates used by the Automotive Division. Support resolution of commercial disputes with customers and suppliers, including management of automotive-related litigation, arbitration and mediation proceedings and guidance of external counsel
• Prepare and conduct trainings for managers and employees on relevant legal topics.
• Compliance:
  Identifying legal and regulatory issues in product initiatives and customer agreements, including awareness of privacy and data security issues, and working cross-functionally with the appropriate teams to create solutions and minimize risk. Interface with the various compliance teams on regulatory issues and work streams that arise from the CAM & SBU. This includes working with global trade compliance on global automotive trade issues.
  
  Partner with the product certification teams working on regional regulatory requirements for product certifications.
• Engaging strategically in risk assessment/mitigation and developing innovative approaches to legal issues in support of business objectives.
• Engage with legal procurement, and supply chain management to address global supply chain issues.
• Promptly and effectively addresses unforeseen legal risks if they arise and communicates to legal leadership within the legal department and/or to the CAM & SBU leaders within the division or function in a timely manner; process complex, uncertain, or incomplete information quickly to identify potential implications…