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Corporate Counsel, Legal Shared Services

Harman International Industries

Stamford, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$144,000–$211,200 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Attorney, Automation, Background Investigation, Banking Services, Best Practices, Brand Management, Business Development, Business Growth, Capacity Analysis, Change Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Contract Law, Contract Management, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Credit Cards, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Documentation, Finance, Global Branding, Human Resources, IP (Internet Protocol), Import/Export, Intellectual Property (IP), International Law, International Operations, JavaScript, Leadership, Legal, Legal Research, Legal Standards, Legal Support Skills, LinkedIn, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Music, Negotiation Skills, New Drug Application, Newsletter, Non-Disclosures, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Real Estate, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Sales Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Stamford, CT
POSTED
2 days ago
Description & Requirements

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company's award-winning success.
  • Enrich your managerial and organizational talents - from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
  • Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
  • Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader
About the Role

As Corporate Counsel, Legal Shared Services, you will be a key driver of legal excellence across HARMAN's global operations. In this highly visible role, you'll navigate a broad range of legal disciplines from international commercial and contract law to IP, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance all while partnering closely with cross-functional teams worldwide.

You'll lead the end-to-end lifecycle of complex commercial agreements, deliver pragmatic legal advice, and help modernize legal processes through automation and technology. As a strategic advisor and hands-on contributor, you'll balance big-picture thinking with execution-solving complex challenges, enabling business growth, and ensuring compliance across diverse markets.

This role is ideal for a proactive, solutions-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment, excels at collaboration, and is energized by driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Your Team

You will be an integral member and individual contributor of the Legal Shared Services team, collaborating closely with various practice groups within the legal and compliance department, as well as with stakeholders from different business teams. In this role, you will report to VP, Legal Shared Services.

What You Will Do

Legal Research:
  • Advanced Legal Research and Analysis: Independently conduct comprehensive preliminary legal research and perform detailed legal analysis as requested by the legal and compliance team and other departments. This task requires a deep understanding of complex legal principles and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to provide insightful and accurate legal advice.
  • Global Regulatory Updates and Coordination: Share critical updates on major laws and regulations across various countries. Coordinate these updates and the preparation of newsletters with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), ensuring that all information is accurate, timely, and relevant. Additionally, manage intricate country-level administration tasks, facilitating seamless communication and policy alignment among different jurisdictions.
Contracts:
  • Comprehensive Contract Management: Independently review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of complex global commercial agreements and amendments. This includes Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), real estate-related agreements, indirect procurement contracts, and inter-company agreements, covering all divisions and functional teams within Harman. This task requires a deep understanding of international commercial law and the ability to navigate intricate legal and business considerations.
  • Strategic Collaboration and Documentation Development: Actively collaborate with other L&C staff and organizational partners to develop, update, and maintain sophisticated templates, playbooks, and other critical documentation. This involves strategic planning, continuous improvement, and ensuring that all documentation reflects the latest legal standards and best practices.
Intellectual Property (IP):
  • Global Brand Authorization Management: Independently draft and manage comprehensive global brand authorization letters for import and export purposes. This task requires a deep understanding of international IP laws and regulations, as well as the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks to ensure compliance and protect the company's brand assets.
  • Strategic Review of Global Promotions: At the request of the IP team, independently review and analyze terms and conditions, as well as official rules for promotions to be launched globally. This involves a thorough examination of legal implications, risk assessment, and ensuring that all promotional activities adhere to international standards and best practices.
General Legal Consultation:
  • Strategic Legal Consultation for New Ventures: Act as the primary L&C point person, providing expert legal consultation services during the establishment of new plants or facilities in countries where L&C is not yet represented. This involves navigating complex legal landscapes, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and advising on strategic legal matters to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Advanced Corporate Governance Management: Independently manage intricate corporate governance matters, including but not limited to Annual General Meeting filings, officer changes, business scope changes, and legal address changes. This requires a deep understanding of corporate law and the ability to handle high-stakes governance issues with precision and expertise.
  • Efficient Management of Non-Complex Functions: Oversee non-complex functions that do not require direct or face-to-face interaction with the business, ensuring these tasks are managed efficiently and effectively. This involves strategic planning and the ability to streamline processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaboration with External Counsel: Engage and collaborate with external counsel as needed to address complex legal issues and support litigation matters. This task demands a high level of expertise in legal strategy and the ability to coordinate with external legal professionals to achieve optimal outcomes for the company.
Regional Alignment:
  • Strategic Leadership in Global Policy Implementation: Take the lead in gathering comprehensive input from each region when launching a global L&C policy or rule. This involves coordinating with regional stakeholders, synthesizing diverse perspectives, and ensuring that global policies are effectively tailored and implemented across various jurisdictions.
  • Complex Cross-Divisional Coordination: Handle and coordinate intricate cross-divisional matters as requested by other practice groups. This requires consulting with L&C primary contact persons within the regions, navigating complex organizational structures, and ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment across different divisions and regions.
What You Need to Be Successful
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Bar admission (or equivalent in jurisdiction) from an accredited institution.
  • Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience in a corporate, shared services, or law firm environment, preferably in-house.
  • Ability to lead and manage complex projects independently, demonstrating strong project management skills in a highly matrixed environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, using information gathered from multiple sources to make accurate and reasonable judgments.
  • Superior communication skills; a deep understanding of the business, business, and customer needs; capacity to analyze data and act on insights; and the ability to work up, down and across the company; ensuring clear and concise legal guidance.
  • Hands-on experience with legal technology platforms, contract management systems, and AI-driven legal tools
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, managing both complex projects and day-to-day responsibilities effectively. Not afraid to get their hands dirty.
  • Mindset of innovation and continuous improvement
  • Uphold the highest ethical standards in all legal matters, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability
What Makes You Eligible
  • Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
  • Be willing to work in a hybrid office environment located in Novi, Michigan or Stamford, Connecticut
  • Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
  • Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment in United States.
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
  • "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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Pay Transparency

$ 144,000 - $ 211,200

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', '@careers.harman.com' or '@harmanglobal.avature.net' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.( www.harman.com )

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com . Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

About the Company

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Harman International Industries

HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for consumers, automakers, and enterprises worldwide, including audio, visual and infotainment systems; enterprise automation solutions; and software services. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® , Mark Levinson ® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. HARMAN also is a technology and integration services leader for the Automotive, Mobile, Telecommunications and Enterprise markets. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. The Company's software solutions power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated, personalized, adaptive and secure across all platforms, from the work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of more than 25,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, brilliant career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg
WEBSITE
https://jobs.harman.com/

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