Rolls-Royce
Sr.LegalCounsel
“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.
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
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