HARMAN International · 3 months ago
Manager, Commercial Counsel
US_Novi_30001 Cabot Drive
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $177K/yr
8+ years expHARMAN International is a technology leader focused on innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork. The Manager, Commercial Counsel will provide comprehensive legal and business support to various business divisions, focusing on commercial and regulatory risk mitigation, contract strategy, and interfacing with multiple functions including sales and finance.
AudioConsumerConsumer ElectronicsDSPElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Partner with sales teams to review, draft, and negotiate diverse commercial agreements (products, services, licensing, joint developments, vendor agreements), provide antitrust guidance (e.g. MAP), train sales team on contracts/processes, and oversee commercial litigation with outside counsel
Identify legal and regulatory issues across product initiatives and customer agreements, manage privacy/data security compliance, coordinate with trade compliance teams on export controls and tariffs, and work with product compliance on regional regulatory requirements and certifications
Advise finance teams on contractual rights and obligations including audit rights, payment terms, defaults, and royalties while managing external counsel spend aligned with annual legal budgets
Negotiate supplier agreements and advise on contract terms to address supply chain issues including consignment and exclusivity arrangements
Provide practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment, conduct risk assessments, address unforeseen legal risks, support customer service teams with disputes and regulatory liability issues, and help develop scalable legal processes and resources
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor and U.S. Bar admission
8+ years of relevant in-house or law firm experience providing strategic legal counsel to business divisions
Extensive experience reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements (distribution, dealer, e-commerce, licensing, supply agreements)
Managing contract lifecycle from negotiation to execution, including familiarity with contract management systems
Deep familiarity with industry regulations including safety standards, data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA), MAP, selective distribution, consumer safety laws (CPSC), export regulations
Proven experience in negotiation, mediation, and managing litigation while overseeing outside counsel
Ability to advise leadership on matter resolution decisions and approval escalations
Strong analytical and project management capabilities
Ability to work under pressure with multiple stakeholders
Exercise sound judgment in decision-making
Collaborate strategically with legal leadership and business clients on broader departmental initiatives
Translate complex legal issues into comprehensible terms for business clients
Communicate effectively across all organizational levels to enable information sharing across the legal team
Consider commercial impact when applying legal principles
Seek regular feedback on business needs
Use legal expertise to anticipate client needs and add value
Effectively prioritize, delegate, and supervise external legal resources and project teams
Identify potential legal and compliance issues and consult with stakeholders for solutions
Takes initiative to develop internal guidance documents for business benefit
Makes time to support and mentor junior colleagues
Networks within the legal industry and develops sustainable, effective relationships both within the legal team and across the primary client business units
Preferred
Spanish or Portuguese fluency
Serves as a legal role model, creating a constructive and collaborative working environment
Benefits
Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
Company
HARMAN International
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-14Acquired
1986-11-21IPO
Leadership Team
Darrin Shewchuk
Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications
Christian Sobottka
President and Chief Executive Officer at HARMAN International
Recent News
2026-01-18
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