VP, Associate General Counsel - Automotive

Harman•Novi, MI

2d•$240,000 - $352,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the SVP, Legal & Compliance, the VP, AGC - Automotive is the lead legal advisor to HARMAN’s global Automotive Division, providing practical counsel on commercial, product, regulatory, dispute and enterprise-risk matters. The Automotive VP-AGC serves on the Legal & Compliance Leadership Team, leads a global legal team of 14 and partners across the business.

Requirements

JD or equivalent qualification and an active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
At least 15 years of post-admission experience advising a complex global business.
Strong commercial negotiation, drafting and dispute-management skills.
Experience with automotive or technology risks, including product safety, ADAS, cybersecurity, privacy, trade and regulatory compliance.
Proven leadership, sound judgment and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication and experience using technology and AI to improve legal delivery.
Leadership: Leads with integrity, clarity and accountability. Develops talent and improves legal support through technology and AI.
Judgment: Balances legal risk with business priorities.
Collaboration: Leads cross-functional initiatives. Builds trust across HARMAN stakeholders, including HARMAN’s shareholders.
Execution: Delivers results and manages resources efficiently.
Transformation: Drives Automotive division transformation activities and owns integration of acquired businesses.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the automotive, technology or global manufacturing sectors.
Knowledge of software-defined vehicles, ADAS, AI, cybersecurity or connected-vehicle data.
Experience with regulators and multinational or Asian-headquartered organizations.

Responsibilities

Set and execute the Automotive legal strategy.
Advise on major commercial matters, negotiations and disputes.
Proactively manage significant operational, geopolitical, regulatory and enterprise risks.
Lead or support various cross-functional initiatives and task forces.
Counsel on various legal issues such as product safety, ADAS, connected vehicles, cybersecurity, privacy, AI, and trade.
Support acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and joint ventures.
Lead and develop the global Automotive legal team.
Improve legal operations through technology, AI, KPIs and disciplined budget/spend management.

Benefits

Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
Tuition reimbursement support
Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid sick leave
Volunteer leave
Paid bonding and care giver leave
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Fertility support and adoption assistance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Short and long term disability coverage
Life insurance