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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company · 1 day ago

Legal Counsel

Akron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is one of the world's largest tire companies, employing around 68,000 people. They are seeking a Legal Counsel to provide high-quality legal advice and support to their Sales Americas team, focusing on contracts, compliance, and strategic projects.

Automotive

Responsibilities

Counsel Goodyear business partners on a wide range of legal issues impacting the organization and its business objectives

Structure, draft, review and negotiate complex sales, distribution and marketing related contracts of various size and scope for clients

Provide day-to-day legal advice regarding sales, distribution, advertising, marketing, promotions and Goodyear’s brand sponsorships

Assist clients with strategic projects relating to new products, services and business models

Develop and deliver training to clients on various legal topics and policies

Support clients in connection with contract disputes and settlement discussions

Counsel and advise clients on applicable laws and regulations, evaluate and mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with Company policy

Assist and coordinate with other attorneys in the Goodyear Law Department as needed

Qualification

Law degreeBusiness law experienceContract negotiationAdvertising law experienceE-commerce law experienceClient-service orientationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam-orientedProblem-solving skills

Required

A Law degree from an accredited U.S. law school and a member of the bar (not state specific)

4+ years of general business law experience at a major law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department, including commercial law and wide-ranging contract experience

Commitment to delivering exceptional client-service and driving practical and business-orientated solutions that achieve results

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work and gain trust at all levels of the organization

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Collaborative, business-focused and team-oriented

Demonstrated ability to create and improve legal processes

Self-starter that can prioritize workload, self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and meet tight business deadlines

Anticipate, embrace and encourage change with ability to continuously adapt to evolving business and legal environment

Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills

Highest level of ethical conduct and integrity