Job Family: Legal & Compliance
Req ID: 316505
Position Overview :
We are seeking an in-house Senior Counsel to join the Siemens Corporation Corporate Legal Team. The Senior Counsel will be primarily responsible for advising supply chain management and global business service (GBS)-an internal and external provider of a portfolio of end-to-end services with a strong emphasis on digitalization in areas such as business administration, human resources, sales, marketing, and engineering. Hybrid work week in the following locations: Iselin, New Jersey; Alpharetta, Georgia; and Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Major Responsibilities :
Provide strategic, commercial, and corporate legal support to all levels of management on commercial transactions for the purchase of goods and services on a wide variety of procurement topics [for example, IT procurement, logistics, commodities, marketing & communications, events planning, good and services] and to an internal and external provider of business services [for example, debt collection, accounting services, global mobility, payroll, taxes, and travel];
Structure third-party external business services in a manner compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and rules, including rules of professional conduct;
Independently draft and negotiate large and complicated commercial agreements in diverse subject matter areas, and draft correspondence in a clear and professional manner;
Identify key commercial, legal, data privacy, intellectual property ownership, antitrust, export control and other significant regulatory considerations;
Claim management, including, assessing contractual, litigation, compliance and other high-level legal risks and opportunities;
Provide practical, business-oriented and efficient solutions, as well as develop and advise on appropriate risk avoidance and mitigation strategies;
Ongoing counseling regarding (and efficient implementation of) various internal corporate policies, initiatives and/or programs;
Provide strategic guidance, model template creation, policy development and general legal support as needed;
Train and educate stakeholders/business partners on key legal considerations;
Ability to select, engage and manage outside counsel in a cost-effective and efficient manner; and
Other responsibilities as required.
Required Experience and Skills :
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, and an active member in good standing with at least one state bar;
Seven plus years of experience advising a corporate client on all types of commercial transactions;
Experience identifying and advising on all legal issues affecting an internal and external service provider of a variety of business services;
Exemplary ability to independently lead and execute all phases of challenging transactions, from advising on structure, due diligence, negotiating, drafting, closing, and resolving post-close conflicts;
Adept at balancing critical legal oversight, risk avoidance and mitigation, with the need for practical, business-oriented, and efficient solutions to achieve business goals;
Outstanding negotiation, drafting, and communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate with all levels of management;
Thrive in a high volume fast paced and constantly evolving work environment, and comfortable with tight deadlines;
Displays a strong stakeholder focus, business acumen, excellent business judgment, and decision-making skills;
Experience in navigating a global matrix organization with the ability to collaborate with multi-jurisdictional stakeholders, and establishing oneself as a reliable key resource across multiple teams;
Flexible with a willingness to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities; and
Willingness to travel occasionally (5 to 10 percent)
Why you'll love working at Siemens!
Competitive compensation based on qualifications
Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, first day of employment
Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match)
Flexible paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays
Career development opportunities
Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
Paid parental leave
-Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
-Where permitted by applicable law, Siemens may require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 based on job requirements, and in accordance with an accommodation based on legally protected reasons.
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Organization: Legal and Compliance
Company: Siemens Corporation
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Job Type: Full-time
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