Corporate Counsel, Legal Shared Services

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award‑winning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision‑making, change management, leadership, and business development
• Obtain 360‑degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early‑stage to seasoned leader

About the Role

As Corporate Counsel, Legal Shared Services, you will be a key driver of legal excellence across HARMAN’s global operations. In this highly visible role, you’ll navigate a broad range of legal disciplines from international commercial and contract law to IP, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance all while partnering closely with cross‑functional teams worldwide.

You’ll lead the end‑to‑end lifecycle of complex commercial agreements, deliver pragmatic legal advice, and help modernize legal processes through automation and technology. As a strategic advisor and hands‑on contributor, you’ll balance big‑picture thinking with execution—solving complex challenges, enabling business growth, and ensuring compliance across diverse markets.

This role is ideal for a proactive, solutions‑oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, global environment, excels at collaboration, and is energized by driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Your Team

You will be an integral member and individual contributor of the Legal Shared Services team, collaborating closely with various practice groups within the legal and compliance department, as well as with stakeholders from different business teams. In this role, you will report to VP, Legal Shared Services.

What You Will Do

Legal Research

• Advanced Legal Research and Analysis: Independently conduct comprehensive preliminary legal research and perform detailed legal analysis as requested by the legal and compliance team and other departments. This task requires a deep understanding of complex legal principles and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to provide insightful and accurate legal advice.
• Global Regulatory Updates and Coordination: Share critical updates on major laws and regulations across various countries. Coordinate these updates and the preparation of newsletters with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), ensuring that all information is accurate, timely, and relevant. Additionally, manage intricate country‑level administration tasks, facilitating seamless communication and policy alignment among different jurisdictions.

Contracts

• Comprehensive Contract Management: Independently review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of complex global commercial agreements and amendments, including NDAs, real‑estate related agreements, indirect procurement contracts, and inter‑company agreements across all divisions and functional teams within Harman.
• Strategic Collaboration and Documentation Development: Actively collaborate with L&C staff and organizational partners to develop, update, and maintain sophisticated templates, playbooks, and other critical documentation. This involves strategic planning, continuous improvement, and ensuring that all documentation reflects the latest legal standards and best practices.

Intellectual Property (IP)

• Global Brand Authorization Management: Independently draft and manage comprehensive global brand authorization letters for import and export purposes, navigating complex legal frameworks to ensure compliance and protect the company's brand assets.
• Strategic Review of Global Promotions: At the request of the IP team, independently review and analyze terms and conditions, and official rules for promotions to be launched globally, assessing legal implications, risk, and ensuring adherence to international standards.

General Legal Consultation

• Strategic Legal Consultation for New Ventures: Act as the primary L&C point person, providing expert legal consultation during the establishment of new plants or facilities in countries where L&C is not yet represented, ensuring compliance with local regulations and advising on strategic matters.
• Advanced Corporate Governance Management: Independently manage intricate corporate governance matters, including Annual General Meeting filings, officer changes, business scope changes, and legal address changes.
• Efficient Management of Non-Complex Functions: Oversee non‑complex functions that do not require direct or face‑to‑face interaction with the business, streamlining processes for operational efficiency.
• Collaboration with External Counsel: Engage and collaborate with external counsel as needed to address complex legal issues and support litigation matters.

Regional Alignment

• Strategic Leadership in Global Policy Implementation: Lead the gathering of comprehensive input from each region when launching a global L&C policy or rule, ensuring effective tailoring and implementation across jurisdictions.
• Complex Cross-Divisional Coordination: Handle and coordinate intricate cross‑divisional matters as requested by other practice groups, consulting with regional L&C contacts and navigating organizational structures.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in a corporate, shared services, or law firm environment, preferably in‑house.
• Ability to lead and manage complex projects independently, demonstrating strong project management skills in a highly matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, using information from multiple sources to make accurate and reasonable judgments.
• Superior communication skills; deep understanding of business and customer needs; capacity to analyze data and act on insights; ability to work cross‑functionally with clarity.
• Hands‑on experience with legal technology platforms, contract management systems, and AI‑driven legal tools.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, managing both complex projects and day‑to‑day responsibilities effectively.
• Mindset of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards in all legal matters, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel up to 10%, both domestic and international.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid office environment located in Novi, Michigan or Stamford, Connecticut.
• Acceptance of flexible working hours due to the nature of global infrastructure.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment in the United States.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full‑time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world‑class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

Salary Ranges

$144,000 – $211,200

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.