Product Safety - Incident Response Counsel

Strategic Product Liability and Regulatory Counsel Serve as a trusted legal advisor to cross-functional product teams across HARMAN’s business divisions and SBUs on global product liability, safety, and consumer protection laws Provide guidance on traditional and emerging product liability risks, including hardware-based products, battery-powered consumer electronics, and integrated software-enabled technologies Advise on evolving legal frameworks that expand product liability exposure to software, AI-enabled features, and connected technologies, including developments under the EU Product Liability Directive and similar global reforms Counsel business teams on compliance with key regulatory authorities and frameworks, including: U.S. federal and state product safety laws (including Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements) EU product safety and liability regimes Monitor and interpret emerging regulatory trends affecting AI, software-defined products, battery safety, and connected devices, and proactively communicate legal risk considerations to stakeholders Support global product liability risk management strategies, including proactive risk assessments and mitigation planning Provide legal guidance in connection with product safety assessments, investigations, corrective actions, and recall considerations Collaborate with division legal teams to provide legal and regulatory guidance throughout the product development lifecycle and review of new technologies, features, and product initiatives Advise on product safety and compliance requirements, including labeling, warnings, testing, certifications, and consumer protection obligations Requirements United States Juris Doctor degree and Bar admission (or equivalent in jurisdiction) Broad base of legal knowledge and experience in product safety, liability and consumer protection Experience managing responses to regulatory investigations and information requests Experience with reviewing and negotiating supplier and vendor agreements, third-party licenses, end-user agreements, and royalty and license disputes (including audits and settlement agreements) Knowledge of regulatory standards that are relevant to the assigned division, consumer protection laws, and industry certifications Technical understanding of the relevant product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to manufacturing, distribution, and end-user usage Awareness of emerging technologies, such as Internet of Things (IoT), AI, wearables, and smart home devices, and how they may impact product design, regulation, and liability Experience with managing customer claims and warranties, including creating and managing product warranty programs and refund policies and handling product disputes Strong analytic and project management skills Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple stakeholders Good judgment and sound decision-making 8 years of relevant (generally in-house or law firm) experience and a law degree from law school 6 years of specialized experience in product compliance and counseling Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in product liability, safety, and consumer protection laws, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and risk management strategies. Possesses a deep understanding of emerging technologies and their implications for product design and liability. Highest-signal resume keywords United States Juris Doctor Degree Product Safety Compliance Regulatory Investigation Management Product Liability Risk Assessment Consumer Protection Law Expertise ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Product Liability Law Regulatory Compliance Contract Negotiation Risk Management Legal Analysis Product Safety Assessment Consumer Protection Regulations Technical Understanding of Product Development Warranty Management Project Management Soft Skills Analytic Skills Good Judgment Decision-Making Independence Stakeholder Management Certifications & Qualifications Bar Admission Industry Keywords Product Liability Consumer Protection Laws Regulatory Frameworks Emerging Technologies Product Safety Regulations Tools & Technologies AI-Enabled Technologies Internet of Things (IoT) Smart Home Devices Battery Safety Standards Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor