Senior Corporate Counsel – Supply Chain & Procurement

Panasonic

11d•Remote

About The Position

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs (by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic) Meet the Recruiter: Amber Smallwood What You'll Get To Do: Key legal advisor for various business transactions and corporate projects, particularly in the areas of procurement (direct and indirect), strategic partnerships, technology licensing, and general commercial matters]. Work with the General Counsel and the broader legal team to provide general transactional procurement and supply chain legal advice to the company, at an expert level on a global basis, while ensuring company policy and various departmental procedures are followed. The guidance will support various aspects of the company's operations and functional departments with a general focus on aviation equipment manufacturing and sale, telecommunications (including satellite and internet service provider related issues) and digital services and technology. Represent the Legal department on areas of expertise and interface with all levels of Panasonic personnel and external contacts to coordinate departmental efforts. May directly manage or mentor/develop one or two legal staff members. Apply advanced level of skill and expertise in providing day-to-day legal advice, consultation and support to business units and operational/functional teams on procurement and supply chain transactions: Determine legal strategies and propose innovative business solutions that appropriately balance corporate objectives, risks and benefits Provide legal support to various departments on complex business transactions Manage critical cross-functional projects related to implementation of advice Draft, review, and negotiate agreements to safeguard the company's interests Keep informed of significant legal trends and decisions, legislation and rulings, and make proactive recommendations on related actions Research and draft memoranda and executive summaries on legal topics Design and edit legal templates, playbooks, forms, and documents Develop, revise and recommend changes to corporate policies and practices Create guides and provide training to the legal team and other internal departments and stakeholders Drive resolution of informal and formal legal disputes related to procurement and supply chain: Develop matter/case strategies Provide updates and recommendations to General Counsel and Executive Leadership or other stakeholders Identify, engage, and manage outside counsel, consultants, and experts, and develop and manage related budgets Draft or review pleadings and discovery responses, prepare witnesses, negotiate settlements Draft and coordinate responses to requests for records or information, demand letters, and audits and investigations Direct and develop 1-2 Legal Department personnel, including overseeing their work, conducting performance appraisals, and planning their training and development. Additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned, in support of the corporate and legal functions of the organization.

Requirements

Excellent contract review and negotiation skills, preferably in the areas of (i) direct and indirect procurement, (ii) complex transactions and (iii) and technology licensing
Ability to work independently, set priorities, work within budget, meet deadlines and resolve complex problems, with a thorough understanding of the business and legal environments
Accountable, well organized and detail-oriented
Outstanding written and oral communication skills, highly presentable and articulate
Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to:
constructively manage change
drive cross-functional collaboration across legal and business units to meet goals
interface successfully with executives and all levels of internal and external clients to develop and maintain good working relationships
identify workflow process and other challenges and drive change and improvement
communicate and interact effectively with multiple levels within the organization
make complex topics understandable for various audiences
Exceptional business acumen and internal/external customer focus, with the ability to:
proactively engage with the business units and develop a deep understanding of the company's products and services
develop, drive and implement legal strategies to meet business goals
creatively solve problems with sound business judgment and common sense
Emotionally intelligent, innovative, and adaptable, who demonstrates:
flexibility and a positive attitude
a desire to operate in a dynamic and high-growth environment
the ability to diffuse high pressure situations and resolve difficult problems
the ability to work well under pressure with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
impeccable ethics and a high level of integrity
Proficient in MS Office software including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Law degree from accredited law school
Active license in good standing to practice law in the jurisdiction where the position is based
10+ years' experience practicing law with a focus on international procurement and general transactional matters

Nice To Haves

A strong interest in aviation desirable
Experience supporting aviation, electronics manufacturing, telecommunications (especially satellite based), media (TV, film, music), and services provider markets on an international basis preferred
Experience with IP, software licensing, SasS, cloud transactions, advertising law, bankruptcy and litigation management, government contracts, and compliance including privacy, antitrust, and anti-bribery on an international basis preferred
Combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred
Experience in a U.S.- or Japanese-based multinational company preferred
Avionics, electronics, software, satellite communications, and/or services provider experience preferred

Responsibilities

Key legal advisor for various business transactions and corporate projects, particularly in the areas of procurement (direct and indirect), strategic partnerships, technology licensing, and general commercial matters]
Work with the General Counsel and the broader legal team to provide general transactional procurement and supply chain legal advice to the company, at an expert level on a global basis, while ensuring company policy and various departmental procedures are followed.
The guidance will support various aspects of the company's operations and functional departments with a general focus on aviation equipment manufacturing and sale, telecommunications (including satellite and internet service provider related issues) and digital services and technology.
Represent the Legal department on areas of expertise and interface with all levels of Panasonic personnel and external contacts to coordinate departmental efforts.
May directly manage or mentor/develop one or two legal staff members.
Apply advanced level of skill and expertise in providing day-to-day legal advice, consultation and support to business units and operational/functional teams on procurement and supply chain transactions
Determine legal strategies and propose innovative business solutions that appropriately balance corporate objectives, risks and benefits
Provide legal support to various departments on complex business transactions
Manage critical cross-functional projects related to implementation of advice
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements to safeguard the company's interests
Keep informed of significant legal trends and decisions, legislation and rulings, and make proactive recommendations on related actions
Research and draft memoranda and executive summaries on legal topics
Design and edit legal templates, playbooks, forms, and documents
Develop, revise and recommend changes to corporate policies and practices
Create guides and provide training to the legal team and other internal departments and stakeholders
Drive resolution of informal and formal legal disputes related to procurement and supply chain
Develop matter/case strategies
Provide updates and recommendations to General Counsel and Executive Leadership or other stakeholders
Identify, engage, and manage outside counsel, consultants, and experts, and develop and manage related budgets
Draft or review pleadings and discovery responses, prepare witnesses, negotiate settlements
Draft and coordinate responses to requests for records or information, demand letters, and audits and investigations
Direct and develop 1-2 Legal Department personnel, including overseeing their work, conducting performance appraisals, and planning their training and development.
Additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned, in support of the corporate and legal functions of the organization.

Benefits

Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:
Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

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