Principal Specialist - Business Commercial Counsel

About the role

The India Business Commercial Counsel is responsible for providing legal and/or business support across India to the Automotive business division Customer Account Management ("CAM") Groups and its Strategic Business Units ("SBU").This role will advise on regional customer contracting issues and 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.

Responsibilities

• Managing Legal and Business Risk Across the functions for the division and its CAMs and SBUs:
• Prepare and conduct training for managers and employees on relevant legal topics.
• 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.
• Advise the Automotive warranty and quality teams on recall campaigns, customer disputes, claims, and settlements.
• Works with business divisions, SBU, or functional teams and helps them understand, assess, and appropriately address business risks and implications and helps to influence business decisions.
• Directs and/or collaborates with other legal and compliance staff and organizational partners to develop, update, and maintain templates, negotiation resources, and playbooks.
• What You Need to Be Successful
• 8+ years of relevant (generally in-house or law firm) experience and a law degree from law school.
• Contract Review & Negotiation: Experience with reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including: commercial and technology matters involving automotive OEMs, OEM general terms and conditions, purchase and supply agreements, and licensing agreements,
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with industry certifications and regulations,

Benefits

Additional Information

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. Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive 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

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