VP and General Counsel Americas

dormakaba United States of America•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

dormakaba is seeking a VP and General Counsel Americas based in Indianapolis, IN (hybrid). The VP and General Counsel Americas reports to the Chief Legal Officer and is responsible for providing senior-level, practical, business-focused legal leadership directly influencing the commercial trajectory and risk profile of the American market (including USA, Canada, Central, and South America). Working within a highly collaborative legal group, the VP and General Counsel will navigate complex cross-border business models and bring seasoned executive judgment to an evolving operational landscape. This is a broad-scope leadership role for an expert generalist who drives organizational growth by delivering clear legal guidance that moves the business forward in a technology-driven manufacturing and SaaS environment.

Requirements

J.D from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar, with ability to become licensed in Indiana within a reasonable time
15+ years of relevant legal experience (law firm, in-house or a combination)
Leadership and team building experience
Experience supporting M&A activity and commercial contracting, complemented by strong project management capabilities and a track record of contributing to transformation initiatives within a global organization
Experience operating across the Americas, supporting cross-border business operations

Nice To Haves

Background supporting SaaS or cloud ‑ based products
Understanding of data privacy and digital compliance frameworks
Familiarity with Intellectual Property Protection and related compliance requirements
Exposure to trade compliance matters in a global context
Experience with litigation and dispute resolution, including oversight of external legal counsel

Responsibilities

Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex, high ‑ value commercial agreements across all business units, with a strong focus on technology ‑ enabled and SaaS ‑ related offerings, ensuring alignment with business strategy and risk profile
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to regional leadership and Executive Committee members, providing clear, timely, and pragmatic guidance that supports commercial objectives while enabling balanced, risk ‑ aware decision ‑ making
Establish and maintain a robust legal footprint across all countries in the region, including entity management, contractual frameworks, governance standards, and compliance with local legal requirements
Develop, optimize and standardize contract templates, playbooks, and automated workflows to drive efficiency and consistency
Lead and transform the Americas Group Legal team into a high-performance organization, capable of managing high volume contractual and advisory workloads efficiently while prioritizing the most critical business and risk matters
Deliver broad-based legal counsel across core areas of law, including commercial contracts, intellectual property, litigation, employment, real estate, data protection, and regulatory matters

Benefits

Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
Vacation and Personal Time Off
We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Legal Insurance
Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!