Senior Counsel, Supply Management — In-House (Milwaukee)

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k program

Bonus potential

Onsite gym

Employee discounts

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Sr. Legal Counsel for Supply Management to provide day-to-day legal support, draft and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial agreements, and advise on procurement, risk, and compliance.

This in-person role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and a focus on strategic legal risk management. The successful candidate will possess a JD, bar admission in the United States, and at least ten years of relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Ten years of related legal experience in a law firm and corporate legal department.
• At least five years in a corporate legal department of a product manufacturer (preferably automotive/powersports).
• Experience drafting and negotiating procurement, supply-base and other commercial agreements.
• Strong judgment, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple complex matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder influence.
• Ability to work in person in the Milwaukee/Wauwatosa area and travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to internal stakeholders including Procurement, Supply Management, and enterprise teams.
• Draft, negotiate, revise, and finalize a broad spectrum of agreements (supply, service, software, etc.).
• Provide dedicated legal support for indirect procurement matters (professional services, tech, logistics, etc.).
• Partner on procurement sourcing strategy, RFPs, contract structure, pricing addenda and risk allocation.
• Serve as legal point person for urgent supply-base issues requiring prompt guidance.
• Evaluate disputes and litigation related to suppliers and logistics providers.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Legal guidance

Contract risk assessment

Client advisory

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tools

Job description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Sr. Legal Counsel for Supply Management to provide day-to-day legal support, draft and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial agreements, and advise on procurement, risk, and compliance.

This in-person role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and a focus on strategic legal risk management. The successful candidate will possess a JD, bar admission in the United States, and at least ten years of relevant experience,