Rolls-Royce

Sr.LegalCounsel

$126–204k Novi, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Sr. Legal Counsel at Rolls-Royce. Skills: Commercial Contracting, Government Contracting, Legal Advice, Litigation Management. Lead commercial contracting activities. Draft, review, and negotiate agreements”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Travel – domestic and international (10%)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Authorized to work for any employer in the U. S without sponsorship, Juris Doctor and a minimum of 7 years of legal counsel experience with an in-house legal team, or 11 years of a combination of in-house experience and private practice experience with a global firm focusing on commercial contracting, Licensed to practice in the State of Michigan or within a state that shares reciprocity with the State of Michigan or otherwise permitted to practice law in Michigan exclusively within a corporation

Nice to Have

Extensive commercial contracting experience, including contract drafting, review and commercial negotiations with third parties, commercial awareness and broad-based focus on driving commercial and legal performance, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with others in cross functional teams, but also independently, Experience managing outside counsel and overseeing litigation, presentation skills, Proficient with MS Office Suite, Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills to meet critical deadlines quickly and reliably, Proficiency with SAP, Knowledge of off-road engine products, services and applications, Working familiarity with intellectual property issues

What You'll Do.

Lead commercial contracting activities

and negotiate agreements

Support procurement activities

Provide contract interpretation and advisory support

Ensure agreements comply with legal requirements

Advise on government contracting matters

Deliver cradle-to-grave support for government contracts

Guide business through regulatory expectations

Provide legal advice on issues

Monitor and interpret legislative developments

Liaise with regulatory agencies

Advise on emerging regulatory trends

Contribute to knowledge management initiatives

Apply expertise in export controls

Manage litigation and pre-litigation matters

Oversee outside counsel

Provide dispute-management strategies

Promote a culture of compliance

Build and maintain cross-functional relationships

Collaborate with legal teams

Support special projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Build and maintain cross-functional relationships to ensure legal is integrated into key business decisions and governance processes; Collaborate closely with the Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG General Counsel team, global Rolls-Royce legal colleagues, and business partners across Germany, the UK, and other international locations

Communication Scope

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Free ATS check

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