What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Counsel position at PASA Panasonic Automotive Company?
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Commercial Counsel will be responsible for reviewing and drafting a wide variety of contractual agreements. Works closely with other members of PASA’s Legal Dept. to provide pragmatic legal advice on transactions and mitigate risks posed.
Responsibilities:
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
- Works closely with functional/business teams (engineering, purchasing, sales, marketing) to draft, review/revise, negotiate, a wide variety of agreements including but not limited to Service Agreements, Development and Joint Development Agreements, Statements of Work, NDAs, agreements related to data privacy/security, and agreements with vendors, customers, logistics providers, supply chain, procurement and other commercial agreements;
- Provides practical counsel on legal matters to all levels of management intended to further the objectives of the business while mitigating risk.
- Supports litigation and other dispute resolution matters.
- Provides support to the General Counsel, other attorneys and staff on various matters as needed, including corporate governance, labor and employment, privacy, compliance, tracking departmental metrics, and researching and implementing best practices and operational efficiencies.
- Collaborate with PASJ Legal and Compliance teams as needed
- Utilize and collaborate with subject matter experts as needed.
MUST-HAVES:
- Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school.
- Member in good standing of at least one state bar.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in a law firm or corporate law department with focus on commercial law and contracts.
- Experience drafting and reviewing various types of agreements, including Service Agreements, Development and Joint
- Development Agreements, Statements of Work, NDAs, agreements related to data privacy/security, streaming media/content licenses, and agreements with vendors, customers, logistics providers, supply chain, procurement and other commercial agreements;
- Familiarity with and/or experienced in legal compliance matters including antitrust, FCPA, privacy, etc.
- Experience in the automotive and/or infotainment industry preferred.
- Significant experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
- Experience advising international corporations/clients.
- Experience participating in industry and/or standard setting associations.
- Problem solving unique and complex involving international consequences.
- Proficiency with the computer applications appropriate to the position and assignment.
BENEFITS & PERKS – WE’RE ALL ABOUT YOU:
- Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
- Annual Bonus Program
- Educational Assistance &Reimbursement Program
- Relaxed Dress Code
- Onsite Recreation Center & Café
- PASATalksSpeaker Summits
- Leadership & Mentorship Programs
- High5 Reward Recognition Program
- Onsite Happy Hours!
- And many more benefits & perks found within the ‘Our Culture’ section…
WHO WE ARE:
At Panasonic, our technology and engineering expertise delivers innovation across diverse industries. It's all about the consumer experience and making sure that we find ways to enhance that experience, either through audio enhancements or through safety enhancements inside the vehicle.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (PASA) is an industry-leading global supplier to Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) for infotainment systems and advanced connected car solutions. Our clients include Ford, GM, Chrysler, Daimler, Fiat, Tesla, Honda, Toyota, Nissan and many others. In serving our customers, we don't just strive to put tomorrow's technology on the road – we pride ourselves on recruiting the brightest and best to do it.
WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Automotive Systems of America.
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