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Corporate Counsel, Commercial Business

External
allisontransmission logoAllisontransmission · Indianapolis, IN
ContractOn-site2w ago
LeadershipMoveProcess Improvement
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Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including nondisclosure agreements, with suppliers, vendors, distributors and customers to further business operations and objectives.
  • Evaluate and advise on complex commercial matters, including providing practical guidance on contractual rights and obligations.
  • Assist with analysis, advice and correspondence regarding pre-litigation matters falling within the scope of the role.
  • Assist in the preparation and administration of various legal training courses for the supported functions as needed.
  • Ensure appropriate internal reporting within the Legal team, and respective business partners, exercising good judgment on what is material to the audience.
  • Supports the business with a variety of commercial transactions as needed, including M&A efforts and integration.
  • Collaborate with external legal support as required.
  • Adapt easily to new circumstances.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Key Performance Measures:
  • Does the employee actively partner with other members of the legal team to proactively assess risk and develop plans to mitigate potential adverse outcomes, as well as look for practical ways to add value and efficiency to the processes?
  • Does the employee timely and accurately provide technically sound, practical and actionable legal advice related to in scope commercial matters to internal stakeholders?
  • Is the employee reducing legal exposure, risk, and outside spend related to the matters for which the individual is responsible?
  • Does the employee proactively engage with colleagues and leadership within the Legal team to assess areas for process improvement and advocate for the adoption of measures that could improve the function?
  • Competencies and Behaviors:
  • Highest Standards in Everything We Do: Steadfastly pushes self and others for results, learning quickly and adapting and learning from mistakes
  • Acts with honesty and transparency, surfacing issues and solutions to senior management
  • Drives a Positive Customer Experience Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders
  • Can solve problems and be candid with internal stakeholders
  • Improves the Way the World Works Can be decisive and act when the total picture is not clear
  • Able to bring others and self through change and demonstrates agility of thinking
  • Leveraging the Power of Teamwork Can influence others, diffuse tensions and build constructive, compassionate relationships
  • Fosters and models teamwork, relates well to all kinds of people and is an approachable rapport builder

Requirements

  • Experience providing legal support on commercial matters, preferably in the manufacturing and/or technology field
  • Sound legal, analytical, an

Benefits

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company's discretion.Choice of medical plans with prescription coverageEmployer HSA contributionDental & Vision InsurancePaid Parental LeaveShort & Long-Term DisabilityOther voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance401K with generous Company match & contributionAccrued Paid Time Off12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating HolidayRobust employee wellness programTuition assistance programJob Description:In this role, you will be required to utilize your business insight, as much as your legal knowledge, in collaborating with business leadership and functional organizations to meet business objectives.Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Parental leave

Additional Information

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S POWERING PROGRESS Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

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