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We re a global multi-disciplinary team that s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle you connect consumers with the power of superior sound Contribute your talents to high-end esteemed brands like JBL Mark Levinson and Revel Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development Create pitch-perfect cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience About the Role Provide legal and business support to the assigned division and its strategic business units SBUs interfacing with sales engineering product finance supply chain customer service and related functions Advise on sales and procurement agreements commercial pursuits contract strategies and regulatory commercial risk mitigation Report to and collaborate closely with the VP Associate General Counsel and or legal leadership on significant global matters affecting the enterprise Handle complex negotiations and complete assignments from legal leadership with minimal supervision while understanding Harman s broader business objectives and external market impact Represent SBUs cross-functionally with internal stakeholders sales product engineering compliance HR IT marketing procurement finance governance real estate customer service and liaise with external counsel Review draft and negotiate multi-million-dollar agreements manage litigation outside counsel and legal service providers Provide strategic practical advice to operational managers while also demonstrating financial acumen budgets accruals forecasting financial statements Support enterprise divisional or functional initiatives through project management and demonstrate advanced cross-functional communication collaboration persuasion and influence What You Will Do Provide legal and business support to assigned divisions SBUs collaborating with functions such as sales engineering finance supply chain and customer service Deliver legal advice on sales and procurement agreements commercial pursuits and contract strategies with a focus on regulatory and risk mitigation Partner with the VP Associate General Counsel and legal leadership on significant global matters while handling complex negotiations independently Represent SBUs across multiple functions sales engineering product compliance HR IT marketing procurement governance etc and coordinate with external counsel Review draft and negotiate high-value agreements manage litigation outside counsel and legal service providers Advise operational managers on key business issues while applying knowledge of budgets accruals forecasting and financial statements Support strategic projects and initiatives with strong project management cross-functional communication collaboration and influencing skills What You Need to Be Successful Sales Support Review draft and negotiate diverse commercial agreements MSAs licensing services marketing JV vendor Advise on antitrust matters pricing MAP termination of customer contracts Manage annual agreement execution with Sales Operations Provide contract training to sales teams and manage outside counsel for litigation Regularly engage with sales leaders on legal updates goals and projects Compliance Regulatory Identify and address legal regulatory risks in product initiatives and customer contracts Collaborate cross-functionally on privacy data security and trade compliance issues Lifestyle focus Work on export controls import duties tariffs warehouse manufacturing compliance product certifications manuals and regulatory inquiries Risk Strategy Lead risk assessment mitigation initiatives and craft innovative legal approaches aligned to business goals Quickly evaluate complex uncertain or incomplete information and communicate risks to leadership Finance Partnership Advise finance on audit rights payments defaults bankruptcies and royalties in SBU agreements Manage external counsel spend in alignment with budgets and Legal Tracker systems Engineering Product Support Negotiate supplier and overflow agreements Advise on terms to address supply chain issues e g consignment exclusivity Provide legal support on corporate and operational matters Customer Service Quality Lifestyle-specific Advise on disputes claims settlements and liability escalations CPSA reporting Governance Processes Develop and maintain templates playbooks and negotiation resources Support legal leadership in scaling commercial legal processes Provide practical creative legal advice in a fast-paced environment Bonus Points if You Have Serves as a legal role model creating a constructive and collaborative working environment What Makes You Eligible 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 This role is eligible to work remotely 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 LI-NS1 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 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 Important 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