Knorr-Bremse AG · 16 hours ago
Corporate Counsel
Avon, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expKnorr-Bremse AG is a leader in the North American Truck Business, seeking a Corporate Counsel to support its legal functions. The role involves developing partnerships with business leadership, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
AutomotiveIndustrialInfrastructureManufacturingRailroadTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop strong partnerships with the KB Truck business leadership and internal clients to assist with executing its strategic plans and achieving its aggressive growth targets while managing risk
Support the legal functions for all North American Truck operating units of Knorr-Bremse Group, and participate as a member of the KB North America and global KB Group Legal Department
Handle the review, drafting and negotiating of all types of contracts, agreements, letters of intent, memoranda of understanding, leases and licenses impacting various areas of the business, including project contracts, public procurement and bid opportunities. Identify and counsel on all applicable risk-shifting provisions in various contracts in accordance with KB Group guidelines, including principles of antitrust compliance
Support the North American Truck operating units of Knorr-Bremse Group in establishing, administering and training on comprehensive business and legal processes, in particular with respect to governmental and regulatory compliance requirements and programs of the KB Corporate Compliance Policies and organization
Support sourcing contracting processes, including assisting with drafting and assist with negotiating supply contracts; support the drafting of standard PO terms and conditions; provide counsel and advice in evaluating disputes with suppliers under the UCC; and drive process for timely and cost-effective dispute resolutions
Provide counsel and advice to the Truck business in developing strategic relationships, including drafting and negotiating transaction documentation and supporting legal due diligence with respect to mergers and acquisitions and alliances with strategic partners as applicable
Coordinate internal efforts and direct outside counsel to efficiently and cost-effectively handle evaluation and management of litigation activities; manage approved litigation budgets. Drive conflict resolution processes, including alternative dispute resolution as applicable
Support HR labor and employment legal matters and HR compliance issues
Support annual insurance and risk-management internal or external audits as applicable
Assist in drafting/proposing, maintaining and updating business and Legal department policies and procedures for the KB Truck organization
Additional responsibilities as requested or required
Qualification
Required
7-10 years of broad-based legal experience as in-house counsel with a multi-national corporation and/or with a law firm with international practice
Certificate of Licensure: Member in current good standing with at least one state bar association, with eligibility to be admitted by 'corporate counsel' waiver into State of Ohio as required
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school and currently admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state with eligibility to be admitted by 'corporate counsel' waiver into State of Ohio as required
Ability to work independently within a fast-paced, global manufacturing and supply business environment that services the truck industry
Strong leadership, management, client service, mentoring, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to function effectively with senior executive, operational and functional management and at all levels of the global organization
Ability to provide sound legal and business judgment while driving the execution of multiple projects in a timely manner
Demonstrated ability to distinguish relevant facts, assimilate and analyze supporting facts and apply legal principles to risk analysis and business options
Demonstrated ability to clearly translate into lay terms and effectively communicate legal advice that affects business opportunities and drives practical solutions
Ability to prioritize work and demonstrate a strong bias for action within a dynamic work environment
Excellent verbal and written skills, including the drafting, reviewing and negotiating of various commercial contracts and agreements
Exceptional negotiation skills
Deep experience with general commercial contract law and knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Experience with public and private procurement bidding and contract processes
Experience managing litigation matters to resolution, outside counsel and budgets
Experience with conflict resolution, mediation and arbitration matters
Ability to manage internal compliance programs and reporting obligations as required
Ability to forecast and manage internal and departmental budgets as required
Ability to train business partners and leadership on applicable compliance, contracting, best practices and risk-shifting as applicable
Experience with general corporate antitrust matters and compliance
Experience managing or supporting in-house HR labor and employment matters a plus
Commitment to high standards of quality and ethical behavior
Proficiency with Microsoft® Office™ suite of products, including Word™, Outlook™, PowerPoint™ and Excel™
Preferred
Experience with manufacturing, transportation and public bid law a plus
Experience with mergers & acquisitions, divestiture and the management of due diligence and electronic data rooms a plus
Company
Knorr-Bremse AG
Knorr-Bremse is the global market and technology leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other rail and commercial vehicle systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.19B2024-10-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.19B
2018-10-12IPO
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