Counsel (Commercial Contracts)

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for Garmin's benefit program

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Counsel–Corporate at its U.S. headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. This role involves advising on various legal matters, including contracts and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Law Degree and at least 3 years' experience in a relevant legal position.

Responsibilities include researching laws, preparing legal documents, and developing relationships within the company. Garmin offers a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as in-house or private practice attorney.
• Admission to the applicable state bar in Kansas.
• Excellent academic record in undergraduate and law school.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal rights and obligations.
• Research applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare and review contracts and legal documents.
• Provide legal advice on compliance matters.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Counsel–Corporate at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for leveraging legal subject matter knowledge in providing guidance on a variety of commercial and transactional legal matters.

Essential Functions

• Apply knowledge of law to advise on legal rights and obligations
• Research applicable laws, regulations and rulings
• Prepare and review contracts and other legal documents
• Obtain and analyze all relevant information in order to advise on and provide accurate legal advice
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other members of the Legal Department and with members of other Garmin departments
• Perform work on a broad range of domestic and international transactional matters, including reviewing and drafting sales agreements, purchasing and supply agreements, and other commercial contracts
• Provide timely, practical, business-oriented commercial contract advice to internal clients
• Provide legal advice in a broad range of legal and regulatory compliance areas, including antitrust or competition laws, anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, export controls and their equivalents around the globe
• Provide training to internal clients on a broad range of legal and regulatory compliance areas

Basic Qualifications

• Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school AND a minimum of 3 years of experience performing the essential functions of this position as either an in‑house attorney or private practice attorney
• Admission to the applicable state bar in the location of employment
• Excellent undergraduate and law school academic record
• Demonstrate knowledge of Garmin’s business and products
• Demonstrate an aptitude to learn and effectively apply legal knowledge in the business context
• Demonstrate strong and effective communication skills
• Demonstrate organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and qualityDemonstrate an ability to leverage legal technology effectively and responsibly

Benefits

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits.

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.