Associate General Counsel

Job TitleYour Key ResponsibilitiesServes as primary counsel and negotiator for significant strategic customers and suppliers, working directly with Sales, Procurement, and business leadership to develop negotiation strategies, resolve contractual issues, and facilitate the timely execution of commercial transactionsAdvise Sales and business leadership on commercial deal strategy, customer requirements, pricing and payment terms, product warranties, delivery obligations, liability limitations, indemnities, and remediesIdentify and escalate material contractual risks and recommend practical alternatives that support business objectives while protecting the company.Support customer and defense-prime negotiations involving long-term supply arrangements, price adjustments, forecasts, capacity commitments, and product or program changes.Review requests for proposals, requests for quotation, and other customer solicitation documents; advise on exceptions, assumptions, and proposed contractual terms.Implement and recommend improvements to legal process policies and templates.Guide Schaeffler management through complex contract negotiations in assigned functions.Manage employment-related issues and litigation from inception through resolution.Function as liaison between management and outside counsel in various matters.Manage cross-functional legal compliance projects.Develop and present training materials and seminars on various legal topics.Analyze and maintain standard contracts and other business documents.Keep abreast of legislative changes.Your QualificationsLaw degree from an accredited school plus admitted to the Bar and in good standing in any U.S. state.Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.Five years of experience in U.S. government contracting evaluating and negotiating applicable government contracting requirements (i.e. FAR/DFAR provisions).Prior in-house experience working within a global manufacturing environment.Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.Experience supporting commercial sales teams, including negotiating customer agreements and advising on pricing, delivery, warranty, indemnification, liability, and other commercial terms.Ability to work independently as well as a productive member of a team.Familiarity and background in litigation.Experience in contract drafting and negotiation.International law experience.Must exhibit excellent research, writing and analytical skills.Ability to lead projects, setting goals and objectives for cross-functional teams.Ability to travel.Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.