Legal and Compliance
CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its five core Brands: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and STEYR, supplying 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment delivering a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive. CNH Industrial has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success, driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial’s 35,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world.
Reporting directly to the Vice President & General Counsel for North America, this position provides counsel to internal clients, specifically those groups reporting up to the Chief Technology Officer and covering the areas of Technology, Innovation, Vehicle & Implements, Precision Technology, User Experience and Powertrain.
The Senior Counsel – NA Technology Contracts will:
- Negotiate and draft supply, sales and R&D agreements with a technology, innovation and precision farming focus (such as connectivity and precision guidance technologies, digital applications, display components, automated and autonomous technologies).
- Provide M&A/VC transaction support including due diligence, contract review, contract negotiation and drafting.
- Work closely with the intellectual property team to ensure coherent execution of overall technology, innovation and precision farming strategies and support negotiation of R&D and licensing agreements.
- Maintain expert knowledge and awareness of legislation, regulations and caselaw with respect to technology and commercial contract issues to reduce business risk and ensure legal compliance.
- Provide practical, business focused advice to the executive team with respect to technology and commercial contract issues.
- Partner with business and legal teams to determine strategy on negotiations with suppliers and other partners.
- Manage outside counsel, fees and case budgets for situations requiring external support.
- Provide training to business clients on technology and commercial contract issues.
Work arrangements:
- This position will be based out of our offices in Oak Brook, IL or Racine, WI.
- Hybrid work arrangement consisting of both in-person client contact and remote work.
The annual salary for this role is $145,000 – $210,00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
The qualified candidate will have:
- J.D. and a current membership with the appropriate state bar.
- Minimum 5 years related experience at a large corporate law firm, a boutique technology and commercial contract firm, or in-house with relevant contracting and counseling experience.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated judgment guiding business teams through challenging issues.
- Proven experience providing guidance and advice to internal clients.
- Strong executive presence, paired with excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to provide timely, practical solutions for business clients.
- Ability to work independently, exercise practical business judgment and meet concurrent deadlines.
- Willingness to respond to clients and counsel beyond regular business hours when needed.
CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourage wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities. Click here for more information!
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
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