Senior Counsel, Legal, GCT, NA

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); Remote; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo, a global technology leader, is seeking a Legal Support professional to oversee sales and procurement contracts. The role requires a J.D. and over 12 years of experience in the tech industry, focusing on contract negotiation and relationship management, enhancing both efficiency and client service.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of legal experience in the technology industry.
• Familiarity with Governmental procurement.
• Ability to interface with customers and large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing legal support for sales and procurement contracts.
• Advice on a wide range of contractual legal issues.
• Collaborate with internal and outside counsel for contract closure.

Skills

Client Relationship Development

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

Continuous Improvement

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Contract management technology

Job description

* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub .

Description and Requirements

Job Responsibilities (Essential functions and duties):

• Overseeing legal support and assisting in sales and procurement contracts (including Public Sector)
• Assisting in the management and coaching of the NA Contracts Team
• Develop understanding of existing contractual commitments for existing Lenovo Customers and Suppliers
• Advising the NA Lenovo Team on a wide range of contractual legal issues
• collaborate with internal and outside counsel, specific subject matter experts, and stakeholders to ensure the efficient closure of contract
• work closely with the rest of Lenovo’s lawyers, in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific and Business Groups to provide support on all contractual matters
• Work closely with other Contract Management Teams to negotiate and close NA contracts
• Establish contract templates, training, playbooks and guidance
• Advise on a wide range of regulatory and commercial legal issues
• Effectively engage in issue-spotting and involving legal subject matter experts within the broader corporate-level Lenovo Legal Department
• Work efficiently to supplement internal resources across Lenovo’s geographies with advice from outside as needed
• draft standard templates and establish a template library for all Services so they can be easily found and maintained

Job requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and license to practice in at least 1 EMEA jurisdiction
• 12+ years of legal experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of agreements, particularly within the technology industry, including some familiarity with Governmental procurement

Preferred experience:

• Client Relationship Development/Management
  • Proven track record in building strong, trust-based relationships with diverse client groups
  • Ability to interface with customers and members of large organizations
  • Comfort around running Steering Groups and reporting on performance to clients
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation
  • Experience reviewing and analyzing businesses while developing and communicating creative solutions and mitigation strategies for key negotiation points
• Drive for Continuous Improvement
  • Quick to identify and resolve issues in collaboration with client and team members
  • Proficiency in utilizing contract management technology for client/company reporting, workflow management, and team performance metrics
  • Possesses an appetite for innovation, driving efficiencies by developing playbooks, templates, etc.
  • Experience in change management as a result of implementation of company-wide policies and procedures
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with different internal groups/functions
• Demonstrated ability to work well with all levels of an organization to provide excellent
• client service

The base salary budgeted range for this position is $160-175 K. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.

In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected application deadline for this position is August 2, 2025. This applies to both external and internal candidates.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations: * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

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